IRS Faces Criticism Over Potential Tax on Spain’s $50 Million 2026 World Cup Prize
Spain’s World Cup winnings could be subject to up to 30% federal withholding tax under U.S. law for nonresident foreign athletes, sparking debate among lawmakers.
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Spain’s World Cup winnings could be subject to up to 30% federal withholding tax under U.S. law for nonresident foreign athletes, sparking debate among lawmakers.
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