Like other states with “jock taxes,” California taxes non-resident pro athletes a percentage of their income based on “duty days” spent in the state. A duty day is a day in which the athlete performs work-related activities; for an NFL player, that includes not only the day of the game but also days traveling, practicing, attending meetings and otherwise preparing for the game.
The Patriots and Seahawks traveled to California on Sunday, meaning they’ll have at least eight duty days in California (Sunday to Sunday). To the extent they spend additional time after the Super Bowl in California for work, their duty day count will rise.
According to Sportico, Darnold’s bill to the Golden State will be $249,000 following Seattle’s latest championship.
The outlet stated the sizable check is due to California’s “jock taxes,” which force pro athletes who don’t live in the state to fork over percentages of their yearly income based on the number of days they work in California.
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