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How Barack Obama Will Hit Alex Ovechkin

Starting next season (for the sake of convenience), Alex Ovechkin will pay $405,000 more per year in income taxes under President-elect Obama's proposed tax plan than he would have under the current tax code, and $450k more in the out-years of his contract (assuming that the proposed tax plan is enacted and still in effect). Over the 12 years remaining on his current contract, that's an additional $5 million-plus headed into Uncle Sam's coffers instead of AO's bank account.

We, as Americans, say thank you, Alex.

H/t to Forbes.com

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It really sucks to be rich!

Sort of.

maybe.

by Anonymous on Nov 13, 2008 4:29 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Wah wah, that's so terrible.

How will he ever survive on just more money each year than most families will see in generations?

by Anonymous on Nov 13, 2008 6:56 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I'm more worried about how he's going to hit /me/. XD

by this space for rent on Nov 13, 2008 9:06 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

So first we complain at any increase in ticket prices to cover these salaries. And then we are, what, supposed to feel sorry for them when they take a larger tax hit?

Give me a break.

by Anonymous on Nov 14, 2008 10:33 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

I don't think anyone is supposed to or does feel sorry for any pro athlete's tax burden.

by JP on Nov 14, 2008 10:36 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

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