Any Trade Ideas/Thoughts Concerning The Rams Before The Trade Deadline?

[Ramhusker]

I’ve always thought LA has a disadvantage in signing FAs because of the tax consideration. The player has to be a star to overcome the income handicap.

 

[den-the-coach]

I’ve always thought LA has a disadvantage in signing FAs because of the tax consideration. The player has to be a star to overcome the income handicap.

Well, you also have to factor in that you get more opportunities in Los Angeles, then you do in Charlotte, even if you're a marginal player too. Maybe like Greg Robinson you can launch your singing career.

 

[Kupped]

I’ve always thought LA has a disadvantage in signing FAs because of the tax consideration. The player has to be a star to overcome the income handicap.

Probably, although I believe game checks are tied to the state where the game is actually played, no?

 

[RamFanWA]

I think I figured out, having been a pimped out consultant once... it depends a good deal on the state of your residence and the rates involved.

For instance, if your state of residence has say, a 10% income tax and you play in say, Seattle or Florida (no income tax), then I believe that you owe your state of residence the entire 10% tax for that game/job, etc..

If the state you work in has an income tax, then they get the rights to that income tax - with qualifications. If your state of residence has a higher income tax rate than the one you are working in, then you owe the difference between the (lower rate) working state and the (higher rate) residence state, to the residence state. If the working state tax rate is higher than the residence state, then you owe it all to the working state for that income period.

 

[Ramhusker]

Probably, although I believe game checks are tied to the state where the game is actually played, no?

Correct. Matter of fact, the Rams’ players should get a tax break for playing 17 Road games a season.

 

[MrRiceGuyRJ]

If the state you work in has an income tax, then they get the rights to that income tax - with qualifications. If your state of residence has a higher income tax rate than the one you are working in, then you owe the difference between the (lower rate) working state and the (higher rate) residence state, to the residence state. If the working state tax rate is higher than the residence state, then you owe it all to the working state for that income period.

Sounds about right to me. I personally worked in California and lived in Nevada (no income tax) and had to pay all the California state income taxes which made my job in Cali no longer that enticing. There is a serious disadvantage to state income taxes for some teams, I'd think.

 

[Allen2McVay]

I think I figured out, having been a pimped out consultant once... it depends a good deal on the state of your residence and the rates involved.

For instance, if your state of residence has say, a 10% income tax and you play in say, Seattle or Florida (no income tax), then I believe that you owe your state of residence the entire 10% tax for that game/job, etc..

If the state you work in has an income tax, then they get the rights to that income tax - with qualifications. If your state of residence has a higher income tax rate than the one you are working in, then you owe the difference between the (lower rate) working state and the (higher rate) residence state, to the residence state. If the working state tax rate is higher than the residence state, then you owe it all to the working state for that income period.

Worst ROD post Ever!!!

Limit yourself to the Boobies and Booty threads for the next two weeks.

This is for your own good.

 

[RamFanWA]

Sounds about right to me. I personally worked in California and lived in Nevada (no income tax) and had to pay all the California state income taxes which made my job in Cali no longer that enticing. There is a serious disadvantage to state income taxes for some teams, I'd think.

Similarly - my office was in Oregon and I then moved Washington - where you perform your work matters. If I traveled or worked from home, or basically avoided being in OR - then I escaped the income tax burden there. But that only works, because there is no income tax in WA...

 

[RamsSince1969]

I live in CA and I'm self employed and my state income tax is less than $500 a year. It's not that much. I can't figure out why the other 49 states make such a big deal about it. The federal is what's expensive.

 

[dieterbrock]

NFL players are paid game checks, so they are responsible to pay the state tax in each state that they play. Commonly known as jock tax.

What Is the Jock Tax? - SmartAsset

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[El Chapo Jr]

Trade for Frank Clark?

 

[LARAMSinFeb.]

I live in CA and I'm self employed and my state income tax is less than $500 a year. It's not that much. I can't figure out why the other 49 states make such a big deal about it. The federal is what's expensive.

California's #2 among all states in life expectancy. We're doing something right.

 

[HitStick]

I would give up this years first and a third next year for either Chase Young, or Brian Burns as long as the terms of a contract are agreed upon before the deal is done.

Both are young enough that the loss of a first round pick is a wash IMO. The guaranteed value of the player far outweighs the potential of a draft pick.

 

[Allen2McVay]

I would give up this years first and a third next year for either Chase Young, or Brian Burns as long as the terms of a contract are agreed upon before the deal is done.

Both are young enough that the loss of a first round pick is a wash IMO. The guaranteed value of the player far outweighs the potential of a draft pick.

Maybe, unless the Rams struggle and their 2024 first rounder could translate to a top-QB-prospect.

Even if the Rams don't want to take a quarterback, such a pick could be very valuable.

 

[gogoat1]

California's #2 among all states in life expectancy. We're doing something right.

A friend of mine brought his cousin up here from Texas to Humboldt .
The one thing he said to me after touring the beaches (he never had seen the open ocean in his life) and the giant Redwoods was "I never knew air could smell like this".
If it does not smell like this I am not living there.

 

[Allen2McVay]

Anyone who thinks, wants or expects the Rams to be active at the trade deadline, may want to listen to today's McVay press conference. It's currently on the Rams' site.

I believe it was Jourdan Rodrigue who asked about the up-coming trade deadline and the likelihood of the Rams being active. McVay's answer (my opinion) indicated that the Team will probably not be as active as in recent years. McVay made statements about "not having the availability" or "resources as in the past".

The Q&A was not direct and clear but I got the strong impression that a significant trade was unlikely.

 

[Ramhusker]

Anyone who thinks, wants or expects the Rams to be active at the trade deadline, may want to listen to today's McVay press conference. It's currently on the Rams' site.

I believe it was Jourdan Rodrigue who asked about the up-coming trade deadline and the likelihood of the Rams being active. McVay's answer (my opinion) indicated that the Team will probably not be as active as in recent years. McVay made statements about "not having the availability" or "resources as in the past".

The Q&A was not direct and clear but I got the strong impression that a significant trade was unlikely.

Agreed, if we do make a deal, it's for a mid-tier guy that is undervalued and fits a need. Not going to spend draft capital this season to make a push because we'd have to make two or three moves to chase the chip and we don't have the capital.

 

[Memento]

Trade for Frank Clark?

Hell. Fucking. No. Not only is he not effective, but he's a proven woman beater. No fucking thank you, I will stick with dealing a third, a conditional fourth (turns into a third if he re-signs with us) for Chase Young.

 

[Loyal]

Interesting point about Chase Young and Montez Sweat is that Washington could only Franchise one of them, so the other will be an unrestricted free agent. Of course, either player (or both) could be re-signed by WSH.

One thing that will make me a little crazy will be posts about potential free agents like Sweat, Young and Rashan Gary that say ... 'Rams should sign them to a reasonable, prove-it contract'

Edge Rushers in their 20s do not need to even consider such offers because teams will have the cap space, and WILL make huge offers. It's tricky but, unlike recent years, the Rams should be in a position to compete for some elite free agent talent.

Now this silliness about trading Rob Havenstein. I spoke with both @Loyal and @AvengerRam; and we think you need to stop hanging-out with Old-Not-Dead. He is clearly a bad influence.

I know. The "reasonable contract" bullshyte drives me crazy. Free agency isn't about reasonableness. It's about grabbing the kwan from the highest bidder.

 

[AvengerRam]

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