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50 Highest-Paid Athletes after Taxes


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Americans for Tax Reform has come up with a list of the highest-paid athletes after taxes, highlighting some of noteworthy differences between Sports Illustrated’s list.

The SI rankings take into account salary, winnings, bonuses, and endorsements before federal and state taxes kick in, which can ultimately effect how much an athlete makes. For example, because of Texas’s economically friendly rates, Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub jumps up 11 spots on ATR’s list to 16th after being 27th on SI’s.

Take a look, it’s pretty interesting.


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