“We Talking About Taxes!”

During the month of April, the on-ice focus of most professional hockey players remains on their upcoming playoff push. In the player advisory world, the April tax deadlines are our version of a playoff push. Many fail to consider the complexity involved in filing taxes for a professional athlete. While some complain of federal and provincial filing requirements, an NHL athlete often has a filing requirement in each jurisdiction in which they play. This means a typical NHL player can file upwards of fifteen tax returns! Check the links to view our tax checklist for both Canadian and U.S. tax residents.