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America does: Spain's roughly $50m in World Cup prize money is subject to US 'jock taxes', with the IRS taking a slice of earnings tied to games played on American soil, Fortune reports. The rules catch players, coaches and even the referees who worked the tournament. Spain beat Argentina 1-0 after extra time in last Sunday's final in New Jersey.
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