IRS Withholding Tax on Spain's World Cup Prize Raises Questions About Nonresident Athlete Rules

The IRS's interpretation of tax law on foreign athletes' prize winnings reveals a potential compliance gap between U.S. tax obligations and international sports competitions—a test case for how federal agencies handle revenue from global events held on American soil.
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