Tuesday , 19 March 2024

What Are the Pros & Cons of the NFL Giving Up Its Non-Profit Status?

Recently, the National Football League (NFL) announced it was giving up its non-profit status. This is a much-coveted designation because it exempts the entity from taxation but, as it turns out, the NFL will also gain considerable advantages. Here are four.

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