Real people. CPAs on staff. Built for the NIL era.

Your NIL deal is bigger than you think.
Your tax bill might be too.

See exactly what you'll take home from every NIL deal — before you sign. Built and supported by a real team with CPAs on staff. No bots, no auto-replies.

30–40%
of NIL income typically goes to taxes
quarterly tax payments required per year
Multi-State
tax filings can apply to away games

Know what you'll actually keep.

Plug in your deal. See your real take-home, broken down by tax type, in seconds.

i This is an estimate, not tax advice. Real tax outcomes depend on deductions, credits, business expenses, multi-state apportionment, and your full financial picture — none of which are captured here. Use it as a directional snapshot, then talk to a CPA before making decisions.
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Estimated Take-Home
$33,562
67.1% of your deal
Federal Income Tax $5,547
Self-Employment Tax $7,065
State Income Tax $3,826
Total Taxes $16,438
Estimated Quarterly Payment
$4,110
Due ~April, June, September, January

Estimate only — not tax advice. This calculator provides a directional snapshot using simplified 2026 federal brackets and top marginal state rates. It does not account for deductions, credits, business expenses, multi-state apportionment, local taxes, prior-year carryovers, parental household impact, or your full financial picture. Your actual tax liability will differ. Always consult a qualified CPA before making financial decisions.

The IRS doesn't care
that you're a student.

NIL income changes your tax life overnight. Here's what every athlete needs to know.

01

You're a small business now.

NIL income is 1099 income. That means self-employment tax (15.3%) on top of regular income tax — money your friends with W-2 jobs don't owe.

02

Quarterly taxes are real.

If you owe more than $1,000 in tax, the IRS expects payments four times a year. Miss them and you're paying penalties on top of the tax bill.

03

Multi-state gets messy.

Live in Texas, play in California, sign a deal in New York? You may owe taxes in multiple states. The "jock tax" applies to college athletes too.

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Red Flag
Guide.
20 financial warning signs every athlete, creator, and rising professional needs to recognize — before they cost you.

20 red flags that cost athletes their money.

The exact patterns we've seen drain wealth from athletes, creators, and high earners — and how to spot them before they cost you. Real examples. Real numbers. No fluff.

  • Hidden fees and "trust me" advisors that quietly skim your earnings
  • Lifetime contracts and payment traps that lock you in for less
  • The tax mistakes that turn a $100K deal into a $50K one
  • Plus 17 more — with real-world examples and what to do instead
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Educational content from a financial support team with CPAs on staff. Your Finance Group is not a CPA firm. Nothing in this guide is personalized tax, legal, or financial advice.

Deep dives on the topics
that actually move the needle.

Editorial-quality breakdowns on the tax and financial moves most advisors miss. Written by our team. Free to read.

From signing day to tax day.

When the full platform launches, here's what your year will look like.

01

Plug in your deals

Add NIL deals as they come in. We'll instantly model the tax impact.

02

See your real take-home

Real-time view of what you'll keep, what you owe, and where it goes.

03

Stay ahead of quarterlies

Auto-calculated payments and reminders so the IRS never surprises you.

04

Connect with vetted CPAs

When deals get bigger, we connect you with pros who specialize in athletes.

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  • A lead-gen funnel selling your info to third parties
  • A faceless platform with no humans behind it
  • A "submit and wait six weeks" inbox
  • A high-pressure sales team
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What we actually are

  • A small team with CPAs on staff
  • People who pick up the phone and answer emails
  • Specialists in NIL, creator, and athlete finances
  • Honest about when you need a different kind of help
  • Here to support, not to sell

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No. We are a financial support team with CPAs on staff — not a CPA firm, law firm, or registered investment advisor. We help athletes and creators understand the financial and tax landscape they're walking into, build the right systems for tracking income and expenses, and stay organized year-round. When situations require formal tax filing, audit defense, legal counsel, or licensed financial advice, we connect you with qualified professionals. Everything on this site is educational — not personalized advice for your specific situation.
Yes. The IRS treats free products, gear, and services received in exchange for NIL activity as taxable income at fair market value. If a brand sends you $5,000 worth of gear, that's $5,000 of reported income — and you'll owe taxes on it just like cash.
NIL income is reported on a 1099, which makes you self-employed in the eyes of the IRS. Self-employment tax (15.3%) covers Social Security and Medicare — taxes that an employer would normally split with you on a W-2 job. Since you're both the employer and employee, you pay the full amount.
Roughly April 15, June 15, September 15, and January 15 of the following year. If you expect to owe more than $1,000 in federal tax, you're required to make quarterly estimated payments. Skipping them means underpayment penalties — even if you pay everything you owe at tax time.
Possibly. You owe state tax where you live, and you may owe in states where NIL income is "earned" — including the state your school is in or states where you perform appearances. Some states (like California, New York, and Illinois) actively tax non-resident athlete income. Your home state typically gives a credit for taxes paid elsewhere, but you may have multiple state filings.
Maybe — it depends on whether you provide more than half of your own support. If your NIL income covers most of your living expenses, your parents may lose the dependency claim, which can affect their taxes too. This is one of the most overlooked NIL planning issues. Talk to a CPA before tax season.
Not always. An LLC by itself doesn't reduce taxes. But if your NIL income is significant ($50K+), an S-Corp election can sometimes lower self-employment tax. There are setup costs, accounting requirements, and tradeoffs. This is a "talk to a CPA" question — and exactly the kind of situation our future CPA marketplace is designed to handle.