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That’s right, a prominent major-leaguer might owe millions of dollars in back taxes. The surprising thing is that it isn’t a certain former Giants slugger with a loose lipped mistress and a boatload of his own legal troubles. No, the alleged culprit in this instance is none other than the pride and joy of the Yankees, Captain America, Mr. Derek Jeter.
Jeter, who has played with the Bronx Bombers since 1995, owns an off-season home in Tampa, Fla., and has claimed residency in Florida for years. But the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance insists the superstar shortstop is an Empire State resident, and is demanding back taxes, plus interest, for the years 2001 through 2003, according to court filings.
While Jeter’s salary is already partially taxable in New York, the alleged indiscretion involves his hefty endoresement dollars, which he may be “sheltering in the sunshine state.” Given the frosty relationship between Jeter and former best friend Alex Rodriguez, you have to wonder if A-Rod isn’t a little perturbed to have the headlines swiped away from him again. If I were the Yankees, I’d make sure I got his signature on that $275 million contract pronto. Can’t you just see Scott Boras breaking off talks with New York and sending out on announcement via blackberryduring the start of the Bonds hearing on December 7?
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