Keep More NIL Cash: 5 Tax Tips for Student-Athletes Working with Collectives
The Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) boom turns college athletes into entrepreneurs. Top stars like USC’s Caleb Williams earn $2.7 million annually. Mid-tier players land $10K–$50K deals through collectives. NIL income is fully taxable. It hits you with 15.3% self-employment taxes. Federal and state income taxes add more. This can eat 30–40% of your earnings. […]
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