Reply to: Feel a bit sorry for Roger Federer

[BrilloPad]

Weeping Scotsman incident not alcohol related, confirm experts

[TimberWolf]

Prince William decided to pass entering the Royal Box in favour of surfing amongst the peasants in Cornwall. Allegedly (who knows when the pictures were actually taken). Can't really fault him. Send the misses to watch the tennis and do something fun instead.
Princes Harry and William enjoy an afternoon body boarding instead of watching the tennis | Mail Online

[centurian]

Are winnings the same as earnings? I didn't put the £10 from the lottery on my self assessment.

I think he has to pay income tax on his global earnings (including sponsorship) pro rata on the amount of days he is in the UK - a reason why many players tend to get the first plane out as soon as they are knocked out.

[mudskipper]

Gambling winnings are a bit different than sporting prize money though

I think the tax/duty is on the stake (12p for a lottery ticket according to wikipedia) although they abolished betting tax didn't they?

Ah, so Federa should have stuck a couple of grand on himself winning.

[doodab]

Are winnings the same as earnings? I didn't put the £10 from the lottery on my self assessment.

Gambling winnings are a bit different than sporting prize money though

I think the tax/duty is on the stake (12p for a lottery ticket according to wikipedia) although they abolished betting tax didn't they?

[mudskipper]

Yes. UK tax as well I believe, as sportsmen are taxed where the money is earned under most dual taxation agreements.

Are winnings the same as earnings? I didn't put the £10 from the lottery on my self assessment.

[Old Hack]

Yes. UK tax as well I believe, as sportsmen are taxed where the money is earned under most dual taxation agreements.

Although they've cut a deal for the olympics or something....

[doodab]

Does one pay tax on winnings?

Yes. UK tax as well I believe, as sportsmen are taxed where the money is earned under most dual taxation agreements.

[Old Hack]

Has Andy Murray ever smiled? Anyone got a photo to prove it?

He does cry, the sad sack

[mudskipper]

Over £1 million

Does one pay tax on winnings?

[TimberWolf]

Over £1 million

[doodab]

I feel a bit less sorry for him now.

http://www.wimbledon.com/pdf/2012-pr...-breakdown.pdf

[TimberWolf]

Phew, I thought he was going to propose to his girlfriend. My finger was poised over the remote off button.

[TimberWolf]

Boring final?

Oh well there's always next year Tim.

[doodab]

He could still take it to a 5th set. He's certainly got the crowd on his side.