Have You Ever Considered the Taxes If You Caught Ohtani’s 50/50 Home Run Ball?
Lawyers Could Make Out w/ More than Claimants
Shohei Ohtani’s historic 50/50 baseball sold at auction in October 2024 for $4.39 million. But what if you had been the lucky fan who caught it? Let’s break down the tax implications, and I’ll do my best to keep this simple.
Do You Owe Taxes If You Keep the Ball?
Technically, catching a valuable baseball could be considered taxable income. However, there’s no record of the IRS going after fans who simply keep the ball without selling it.