NIL Income Taxes: What College Athletes Actually Owe the IRS in 2026
NIL income is self-employment income subject to a 15.3% self-employment tax on top of ordinary income tax, and college athletes owe tax on any net NIL earnings over $400 even without a 1099, a form…
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