Professional Sports
Being in the public eye has its own set of unique challenges. Whether you are playing on the field, building fitness equipment, or playing competitive Esports, navigating complex tax regulations, wealth management and business disruptions are not always easy tasks while balancing a busy schedule. Withum’s Professional Sports Services Team helps with all taxation and accounting for sports teams and professional athletes to stay up to date on the latest tax regulations and trends to minimize tax liability and maximize returns on your investments.
Taxation in the professional sports industry is complex and unlike any other field. Withum’s tax and accounting advisors specialize in developing tax and investment strategies and wealth management solutions for professional athletes, sports teams & clubs and athletic consumer goods. Whether you are looking for a sports accounting firm or a consultant, our experts can serve even the most ambitious players in the sports industry.
Who We Help
With the industry’s great success come many challenges. Our team of dedicated professionals can help tackle any topic and ensure you are on the winning team!
Whether an established company or a start-up entrepreneur, Withum’s Fitness and Wellness Team will get your books in shape!
From structuring leagues and teams to guidance on arena build outs our team is dedicated to helping you keep the stands full to operate at an award-winning level.
Professional athletes and student-athletes taking advantage of the NIL should always be thinking about wealth management. Withum Wealth can assist in meeting, planning, and achieving your long-term wealth goals!
Professional Sports and Esports Services
Accounting and Tax Services
- Start-Up Services
- Outsourced CFO and Accounting Solutions
- Analytics and Forecasting
- Entity Structure Advisory
- Tax Planning and Compliance
- State Tax Planning, Nexus and Apportionment
- International Tax Services
- Deferred Compensation and Retirement Planning
We are proud to announce that the Premier Sports Network has added Withum as a Player Care Partner. The agreement enables PSN to offer premier accounting services to benefit professional athletes and provide them with an expanded suite of resources to help sustain their success.
Withum’s Professional Sports Services Team is dedicated to helping those that have dedicated their lives to their athletic achievements and pursuit of greatness. While they are busy training, playing, or running a team, we are here to make sure their finances and taxes are covered. Our team is of championship caliber and has handled, professional teams, athletes, coaches, and fitness and equipment manufacturers.
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For more information or to discuss your business needs, please connect with a member of our team.
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