Seahawks’ Sam Darnold Lost Money While Winning Super Bowl LX
Summary
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold had to pay high taxes while playing in Super Bowl LX, resulting in a financial loss despite winning. The California state tax on visiting athletes caused him to owe the state $249,000, which was more than the Super Bowl winnings he received.Key Facts
- Sam Darnold is the quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks.
- He played in Super Bowl LX, which was held in Santa Clara, California.
- California has a tax called the "jock tax" that applies to athletes visiting the state.
- Darnold had to pay $249,000 in taxes to California for spending seven days there.
- Each player on the winning Super Bowl team gets $178,000, which is separate from their salary.
- Darnold ended up losing $71,000 after paying the tax.
- A former NFL player suggested that the Super Bowl should not be held in California to avoid such tax issues for players.
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