Thad Madden Tax Consulting

07/22/2026

I had a blast presenting on a Strafford, a BARBRI company, live webinar, Tax Implications of Student-Athlete NIL Deals and Collectives: Federal and State Tax Issues, Planning, and Reporting, on July 21, 2026.

Our panel provided tax professionals guidance on the key tax considerations for student-athlete NIL deals and NIL collectives.

07/22/2026

Honored to be invited by the House Ways & Means Committee to testify on Capitol Hill in D.C. on NIL tax issues. Part of my Opening Statement is below during testimony on June 30th.

07/22/2026

Big thrill appearing on the BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast which covers sports related issues for my alma mater - Penn State University. I come in at 18:30. Thanks to my fellow Schuylkill Countian Andrew Kalista for inviting me.

Time to talk NIL with former IRS officer and national NIL consultan...

07/25/2025

Just saved a client close to $10,000 in penalties related to employment taxes under IRS reasonable cause criteria. This required extensive documentation and a detailed narrative for each request, but well worth the effort. Don’t go it alone.

07/11/2025

The biggest loser in the Big Beautiful Bill? Gamblers!

Starting in 2026, gambling losses are capped at 90%.

So even if you broke even, or lost some money, you’re still gonna owe tax.

For example, a professional gambler wagers $1,950,000 during the year and loses $50,000 - $950,000 won, $1M lost. Under the new law, he would only be able to deduct $900,000 of his losses, which leaves $50,000 in ghost income, fully taxable, even though he didn’t come out ahead.

Imagine paying the IRS taxes for losing money. Does that make any sense?!?!

This hits anyone who gambles frequently - poker players, online sports bettors, casino players, et al.

Most people won’t see this one coming until they file in 2027 and could be a real shock to the system for many.

06/02/2025

Record keeping and income allocation for NIL athletes (and all self-employed people).

05/27/2025

04/22/2025

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Yes, it’s that time of year again. Anyone earning a paycheck is now squirming as accountants and tax preparers scramble to meet the dreaded April 15 deadline. It’s a little like caveat emptor meets th...