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Sam Darnold Received A $178,000 Player Bonus, And Still Lost Money Playing In The Super Bowl Due To California's "Jock Tax". Wait, What?
California’s 13.3% jock tax on earnings during the Super Bowl caused Sam Darnold’s tax bill to surpass his $178,000 bonus, resulting in a $249,000 tax payment.
- In California, state tax authorities reported that Sam Darnold received a $178,000 b Super Bowl bonus, but faced roughly $249K in taxes, exceeding his payout.
- California's jock-tax rules attribute pay to time worked in the state, causing Sportico and Forbes to report an outsized tax liability for Sam Darnold during the Super Bowl period.
- Career context shows he was earning $4.5 million in 2023 as a backup to Brock Purdy, yet he would pay $70K weekly and still have $574,000 left over in one illustration.
- Commentators responded that Boomer Esiason suggested the players union should stop Super Bowls in California, while owners might avoid hosting due to potential $3.5 million tax hits over eight days.
- The wider takeaway is that Sportico and Forbes used Darnold's case to pose the question 'What price glory?' for players and teams, highlighting a clash between prestige and 'jock tax' rules.
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