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Going, Going…Gone: Will Medicare Tax Liability Strike Out Shohei Ohtani’s Annual Salary?

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The benefit to the Dodgers under this agreement is that under the MLB’s collective bargaining agreement, the calculation of the luxury tax under a deferred agreement is based on the present value of the contract and therefore the Dodgers would save annually $24 million of his annual $70 million salary towards the luxury tax threshold.

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Shohei Ohtani’s Deferred Compensation Comes With Shocking Tax Obligations

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The benefit to the Dodgers under this agreement is that under the MLB’s collective bargaining agreement, the calculation of the luxury tax under a deferred agreement is based on the present value of the contract and therefore the Dodgers would save annually $24 million of his annual $70 million salary towards the luxury tax threshold.

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Year-End Tax Planning Strategies for Businesses

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In the last few months of the year, it is important to consider year-end tax planning opportunities, as many may provide both immediate and long-lasting financial benefits. The Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015 made the R&D credit permanent. This year has brought unique challenges and significant change.