The good news for the Raiders is that halfway through the season they are still in the thick of the playoff race. The bad news is that whatever happens, come tax day they’ll have to pay tax rates that rank among the highest in the league.
SmartAsset estimates that Oakland’s Rodney Hudson will give up 49.8% of his 2015 income in taxes, the third highest rate in the league.
Interesting notes and facts about Rodney Hudson and the Oakland Raiders from a fascinating story pitch we got. In SmartAsset’s latest study, we take a closer look at what NFL players pay in taxes.
Details about the study, including full methodology, which NFL players pay the most and what the highest-paid players pay, can be found here.
The AFC West is worst for taxes. With two teams in California and another in Kansas City (where there are both state and local taxes), the AFC West is the worst division for away-game jock taxes.
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