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Paying Players: NIL, Taxes & The Unknowns Facing Athletes and Schools
May 20 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm EDT
Join Peter Stathopoulos on May 20, 2026 at 2 p.m. ET for a practical webinar on the tax issues emerging as NIL income, collectives, and direct athlete payments continue to evolve.
Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Time: 2 – 3 PM | Eastern
Format: Live webinar with Q&A
CPE Credit: One hour
Overview
NIL has moved quickly from endorsement income to significant compensation for student-athletes. As payments grow, so do the tax questions facing athletes, families, schools, collectives, and advisors.
In this one-hour session, BT Partner, Peter Stathopoulos, will walk through key federal and state tax considerations, including 1099 income, self-employment tax, estimated payments, multi-state filing obligations, and common planning mistakes.CFOs, controllers, tax leaders, finance executives and companies with international operations, suppliers, customers or investments.ur compliance process
What You’ll Learn
- How NIL income is generally reported and taxed
- Why 1099 income creates self-employment tax obligations
- How multi-state filing issues can arise from games, appearances, and endorsements
- What schools and collectives need to understand about payment reporting
- How non-cash compensation, including cars, housing, travel, and crypto, may be taxed
- What common mistakes can create penalties, interest, or missed planning opportunities
Who Should Attend
This webinar is designed for:
- Athletic department leaders
- University finance and administration teams
- NIL collectives
- Student-athletes and parents
- Sports agents and attorneys
- CPAs and tax advisors
- Schools evaluating NIL payment and reporting processes
