NIL Tax Series: What You Should Be Aware Of – International Tax For The International Athlete (Part 9 of 10)

by A-Ray | Apr 25, 2026 | NIL Tax

Can’t forget about our international athletes. International athletes need to be more aware of their NIL deals than any other athlete, your NIL income doesn’t just impact your taxes it can impact your immigration status.For F‑1 visa holders, the wrong NIL activity can...

NIL Tax Series: What You Should Be Aware Of – The Business of NIL (Part 8 of 10)

by A-Ray | Apr 24, 2026 | NIL Tax

If you’re making consistent money through NIL, you need to see start thinking of yourself as a business. And just like any business, you need to be thinking about tax compliance, documentation, risk, and mitigation.We’ve all seen the long list of athletes and...

NIL Tax Series: What You Should Be Aware Of – Self-Employment Tax (Part 7 of 10)

by A-Ray | Apr 24, 2026 | NIL Tax

I know it sucks when you land a big NIL deal but remember you still have to pay federal and state taxes. And self employment tax.The tax nobody talks about, self-employment tax can significantly impact an athlete’s tax liability. When you earn NIL income, the...

NIL Tax Series: What You Should Be Aware Of – NIL And Business Deductions (Part 6 of 10)

by A-Ray | Apr 23, 2026 | NIL Tax

ATTENTION ATHLETES, the IRS created business deductions to provide tax relief to individuals (and businesses) by allowing them to deduct certain expenses from their taxable income. You’re not dogging the tax man, the IRS wants you to use the deductions.Travel...

NIL Tax Series: What You Should Be Aware Of – State And Local Tax (Part 5 of 10)

by A-Ray | Apr 22, 2026 | NIL Tax

Gotta be honest with athletes, state and local tax (SALT), is complex and can be a serious problem if you’re not paying attention.The state also wants their cut. Most states impose their own state tax. The tax rates vary with 13.3% 11% and 10.9% being the...