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Mississippi House Exempts NIL Earnings from Tax

The Mississippi House has passed legislation that would exempt college athletes' Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) earnings from state taxation.

The Mississippi House has passed a bill that would eliminate state taxes on earnings from Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) activities for college athletes. The legislation now moves to the state Senate for consideration.

The bill comes as part of a broader national movement to support college athletes' ability to profit from their personal brands following NCAA rule changes allowing compensation.