Sewell’s Bill Shields Athletes from Tax Shock | Huntsville News

Congresswoman Terri Sewell is tackling a growing crisis for college athletes: surprise tax bills from their booming NIL earnings. Her new bill, the Protecting Student-Athletes from Unexpected Tax Liability Act, would automatically withhold taxes from NIL income—just like regular paychecks—to prevent young stars from being blindsided by IRS penalties. After landmark 2021 Supreme Court rulings opened the door to lucrative endorsements, many athletes are now drowning in complex tax obligations they didn’t anticipate. Sewell, representing Alabama’s sports-heavy districts, says no student-athlete should face financial ruin over ignorance—and this automatic withholding system could be the lifeline they need. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/768c65ec1f042dc3