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Questions to ask a CPA

  1. What active credential do you hold, and where are you licensed?
  2. How long have you worked with athletes and NIL income?
  3. Do you handle multistate, noncash and international matters?
  4. Who will perform and review my work?
  5. How do you protect documents and personal information?
  6. What is included, excluded and billed separately?
  7. What deadlines and response times should I expect?
  8. Do you provide a written engagement scope?

NIL document checklist

Multistate activity worksheet

For each activity, record the date, city/state, payer, type of service, amount, cash or noncash form, related contract and whether travel was reimbursed. This is a recordkeeping worksheet—not a residency or filing determination.

Articles for athletes and families

What to ask before hiring an NIL CPA

Ask about credentials, license jurisdictions, athlete experience, multistate work, communication, fees, secure portals, deadlines and who will actually perform the work.

Educational content · Reviewed August 31, 2026

Why NIL athletes should organize records year-round

Contracts, payment records, 1099s, noncash items, fees, mileage and activity locations are easier to review when recorded as they occur.

Educational content · Reviewed August 31, 2026

Parents and minor athletes: prepare for the first meeting

Clarify who owns each account, who may access documents, the athlete’s income sources and what authorizations the professional requires.

Educational content · Reviewed August 31, 2026

Multistate NIL activity: facts to organize

Record the date, place, payer, activity, compensation and supporting contract. Your CPA determines whether filing obligations exist.

Educational content · Reviewed August 31, 2026

Watch for tax-preparer red flags

Be cautious with guaranteed refunds, ghost preparers, requests for gift cards, false credentials or pressure to share sensitive data by ordinary email.

Educational content · Reviewed August 31, 2026