NAME, IMAGE & LIKENESS (NIL)
Since 2021, the NCAA has allowed student athletes the opportunity to benefit from their Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) without jeopardizing their NCAA eligibility. That's why we're providing free resources to help students understand the impact of receiving NIL payments.
HOW DOES NIL AFFECT STUDENT ATHLETE TAXES?
As a student athlete, NIL can have an affect on your taxes, but many athletes are unaware of the potential consequences for students and their parents.
WHAT'S THE MINIMUM TO QUALIFY?
HOW DOES THE IRS KNOW ABOUT YOUR NIL INCOME?
WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS FOR FILING TAXES?
TAX TIPS FOR FIRST-TIME TAX FILERS
Everyone has to start filing taxes eventually. If you've never filed before, we've got you covered.
WHAT COUNTS AS NIL INCOME?
Student athletes can gain income through NIL in a number of different ways. They can profit off endorsements, apparel sales, corporate partnerships, charitable appearances, teaching camps, and starting their own businesses. They can also be paid for developing their own merchandise, promoting products or services, and appearing at events due to their personal celebrity. “NIL rights” allow college athletes to profit from sponsorship deals, autograph fees, social media, promotional appearances, and marketing their own brands. Social media and brand endorsement deals are the most popular revenue source for college athletes.
AUTOGRAPH SIGNING
RECEIVING
CARS
CONTENT CREATION
EVENT APPEARANCES
MERCHANDISE SALES
PRODUCT PROMOTION
TEACHING
CAMPS
RECEIVING GIFTCARDS
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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NIL PARENT RESOURCES
If your child has accepted taxable income from NIL, your taxes and filing status will also be affected.