Rough Estimate of U.S. Taxes Paid
For an annual gross income of ~$23 million:
• Federal income tax alone: At an effective rate of ~30–35% after deductions (common for ultra-high earners with planning), roughly $7–8 million per year. (Top bracket 37% on most, but averaged down.)
• Adding state taxes (assuming California residency/base): Could add another $2–3 million (effective ~10–13%).
• Other payroll/Medicare taxes: ~$0.5–1 million.
• Total U.S. taxes (federal + state + other): Likely in the range of $9–12 million annually, or roughly 40–50% effective rate on her gross earnings (before any foreign offsets).
This is a ballpark figure—actual could be lower with aggressive tax planning (common among celebrities/athletes via trusts, LLCs, deferrals, or international structuring) or higher if fewer deductions apply or if more income is deemed U.S.-sourced. Over multiple years (e.g., post-2022 Olympics boom), cumulative U.S. taxes could easily exceed tens of millions.
