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“Records reviewed by ProPublica show his federal income tax rate was just 12%.”

Robert Faturechi, Justin Elliott, and Ellis Simanipropublica.org ↗

Steve Ballmer reported $656 million and paid 12%. The woman pouring beer at his arena made $44,810 and paid 14.1%. LeBron James paid 35.9%. Owners write off player contracts and media deals like factory machines wearing out. The guy who owns the team pays the lowest rate in the building.