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By Dwight Perry
The Seattle Times

When Minnesotans say "just take a little off the top, please," they're not kidding.

"As a result of the Yankees' three games in the Metrodome last week, Minnesota will receive about $280,000 in state income tax," noted Charley Walters of the St. Paul Pioneer Press. "The Yankees' payroll this season is $201 million, and players are taxed in states in which they play.

"Alex Rodriguez ... will pay nearly $42,000 in Minnesota income tax for the three days he was in town."

In other words, the bean-counter's equivalent of a Sal "The Barber" Maglie haircut.

 Tags  Alex Rodriguez New York Yankees

1 Comments

Suzque said:

It's not just Minnesota. Many states tax athlete's and entertainer's salaries when they work in the state.

You should see the W-2 these guys get! Lots of extra pages with the various state wages and withholding.

Link | July 12, 2009 11:18 PM
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