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I85Hokie

Federal govt has no power to control state tax

Mississippi can tax or not tax what they choose. Their income tax rate is what, maybe 5%. Is exempting 5% going to cause more and better athletes to come to Ole Miss or Miss State, and thus inject more money into the state’s economy when those teams win more? I suppose that’s the logic.
Posted: 03/06/2026 at 07:30 AM ET
(In response to this post by Big12 guy)

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for those that think the Federal government should
Big12 guy • 03/05/26 11:34 AM ET
Fed government is terrible at doing the job they are supposed to do.
reestuart • 03/08/26 12:08 AM ET
I agree **
HokiesACC2004 • 03/09/26 07:09 AM ET
So the college student with the PT job at McDonalds in Mississippi
Vippie1 • 03/06/26 08:33 PM ET
NFL players have the "jock tax" when they play in other states
HokieAl • 03/06/26 01:10 PM ET
WH roundtable on college sports is happening now. **
RandomAsianGuy • 03/06/26 04:39 PM ET
The actual taxation policies for
Big12 guy • 03/06/26 01:22 PM ET
Mississippi did this to compete with Texas and Florida which have no income
manassashoo • 03/06/26 10:59 AM ET
Don't forget Tennessee. Honestly, I
Big12 guy • 03/06/26 11:11 AM ET
Federal govt has no power to control state tax ◄
I85Hokie • 03/06/26 07:30 AM ET
I agree with you. What I'm thinking is
Big12 guy • 03/06/26 09:16 AM ET
Machiavellian
Maroon Baboon • 03/05/26 09:51 PM ET
It’s about creating an equal as possible playing field, for integrity
Stech • 03/05/26 05:20 PM ET
"college sports" being the phrase of the day. **
Big12 guy • 03/05/26 06:07 PM ET
This is ridiculous. I agree the Fed Gov needs to get involved now.
VT ChemE 1986 • 03/05/26 11:51 AM ET
It's a bit late to call for legitimate taxation. The federal tax code
33laszlo99 • 03/05/26 10:36 PM ET
Of course it's Mississippi.
RVAHokie05 • 03/05/26 02:04 PM ET
And what do you perceive is VA's priority? Hint... it's not any more
Palmetto Hokie • 03/05/26 09:48 PM ET
Whatever Virginia priorities are or are not
Vippie1 • 03/06/26 08:36 PM ET
That same heathcare ranking has Virginia at #18. **
RVAHokie05 • 03/06/26 10:38 AM ET