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Apr 8, 2025

Should North Carolina Exempt NIL Income From Income Tax?

Poole College experts Nathan Goldman and Christina Lewellen examine the pros and cons.

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Mar 11, 2025

Momentum Builds for Tax-Free Tips

Exempting tip income from taxes is popular. But is it good policy? Poole scholars explore.

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Feb 3, 2025

Tax Considerations for Gambling’s Biggest Day

North Carolinians have new ways to wager on the Super Bowl. Here's what they need to know about taxes.
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Jan 30, 2025

WRAL Taps Poole on New Gambling Tax Bill

N.C. lawmakers consider changing how the state taxes gambling income.
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Jan 17, 2025

The Quarterback Gift Tax

Every year, NFL quarterbacks give their linemen expensive gifts. Poole scholars explain how gifts affect the players' taxes.

Nov 26, 2024

The Tax Impact of the CHIPS Act on Semiconductor Manufacturing

A recent study co-authored by Poole finance lecturer Christian Koch outlines the finalized regulations from the IRS regarding the CHIPS Act’s tax credit.
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Oct 23, 2024

Tax Law Changes Are On The Ballot 

Tax cuts passed in 2017 could expire under the next president. Poole scholars analyze the candidates' positions on them.
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Oct 23, 2024

The Pros and Cons of Wealth Taxes

Taxing the wealthy is a centerpiece proposal for Vice President Kamala Harris. Poole scholars probe its pros and cons.
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Sep 23, 2024

Inside Shohei Ohtani’s Unusual Contract

Baseball's first 50-50 player, Shohei Ohtani, may have left $50M on the table. Two Poole experts analyze his contract.

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Sep 5, 2024

The Tax Bill for NIL

Name, imagine and likeness payments bring new wealth to college athletes—and new tax burdens. Poole experts weigh in.