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Playinghardball

(11,665 posts) Fri Sep 4, 2015, 11:53 AM Sep 2015

In what way is the NFL not for profit? If they paid their fair share of taxes, imagine that number.

ToastyPoptart ‏@LollipopCrumbs · 6m6 minutes ago
In what way is the NFL not for profit? If they paid their fair share of taxes, imagine that number.

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In what way is the NFL not for profit? If they paid their fair share of taxes, imagine that number. (Original Post) Playinghardball Sep 2015 OP

NFL is only about profit. This is tax fraud. WDIM Sep 2015 #1

April 28 2015 NFL gives up non-profit status Johonny Sep 2015 #2

WDIM

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1. NFL is only about profit. This is tax fraud.

Reply to Playinghardball (Original post)

Fri Sep 4, 2015, 11:56 AM

Sep 2015

Not only should they pay their taxes but also pay back taxes from all the years they have used this non-profit tax fraud.

Johonny

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2. April 28 2015 NFL gives up non-profit status

Reply to Playinghardball (Original post)

Fri Sep 4, 2015, 12:06 PM

Sep 2015

“The fact is that the business of the NFL has never been tax exempt,” Goodell wrote. “Every dollar of income generated through television rights fees, licensing agreements, sponsorships, ticket sales, and other means is earned by the 32 clubs and is taxable there.”

So there's that.

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