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* Estimates based on publicly available tax rates and league rules.

Federal Income Tax: IRS Tax Brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-41) – 37% top marginal rate

State Income Tax: State tax agency official rates (via Federation of Tax Administrators) – ranges from 0% to 13.3%. Washington 9.9% millionaire tax applies to income >$1M starting 2028.

FICA / Self‑Employment Tax: IRC Sections 3101 & 1402 – 2.35% for employees, 15.3% for self‑employed (NIL earners)

Agent Commission: League players' association caps – NBA ≤4%, NFL ≤3%, MLB/NHL ≤5%. IPL: no official cap, estimated 5‑10%.

Jock Tax: Non‑resident state tax rules, duty‑day allocation – estimated 2% for pros, 1% for NCAA. Not applicable to IPL.

League Escrow: NBA CBA Article IV, Section 8 – 10% withheld

IPL Overseas Player Cap: Maximum ₹18 crore take‑home; excess goes to BCCI player welfare fund. Source: Indian Premier League Official

India Tax (IPL): Section 115BBA – overseas athletes taxed at 20% TDS + surcharge + cess (effective ~22‑23%). Indian residents: 30% top rate + surcharge.

Premier League SCR: Squad Cost Ratio replacing PSR from 2026/27, capped at 85% of club revenue. Source: Premier League Official

Update Date: May 2026

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