Katie Davis Quoted in SBJ Article: New Tax Standards for NIL Collectives

James Moore partner Katie Davis is once again in the spotlight, this time quoted in a Sports Business Journal article analyzing the recent IRS guidance on college NIL collectives. The new rules raise important questions about the tax implications for schools, booster groups and athletes, and they set a critical benchmark for how institutions and their partners navigate these evolving compliance issues.

Katie, who leads James Moore’s Collegiate Athletics and Higher Education segment teams, provides expert insight in the article. She explains how universities and affiliated organizations can proactively structure their NIL programs to meet the tax guidelines. Her quotes emphasize the importance of compliance strategies that protect the institution’s interests while also preserving opportunities for student-athletes.

From her perspective, the IRS’s move may encourage collegiate athletics groups to adjust their approach and create more transparent, accountable processes.

You can read the complete SBJ article here.