DraftKings CEO: IRS Memo ‘Got It Wrong’ on Taxing Fees

DraftKings CEO: IRS Memo ‘Got It Wrong’ on Taxing Fees

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The video discusses the impact of taxable income on finances, the implications of an IRS memo, and the legal distinctions of daily fantasy sports. It highlights the challenges faced by the industry due to misconceptions and emphasizes the importance of understanding the facts to differentiate daily fantasy sports from wagering.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the potential impact of taxable income at the point of entry as discussed in the video?

It has no impact on financial statements.

It could significantly affect the bottom line.

It is irrelevant to the IRS.

It only affects small businesses.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the company's view on the IRS memo regarding daily fantasy sports?

They have no opinion on the memo.

They believe the memo is correct.

They agree with the IRS memo.

They think the memo is incorrect.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What federal law is mentioned that clarifies the nature of daily fantasy sports?

The IRS Act

The UIGEA

The Fantasy Sports Act

The Bloomberg Law

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the video, what distinguishes daily fantasy sports from wagering?

Daily fantasy sports are a form of gambling.

Daily fantasy sports are illegal.

Daily fantasy sports are skill-based.

Daily fantasy sports are based on luck.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the company's experience with new entrants to their industry?

New entrants always have accurate facts.

New entrants often have misconceptions.

New entrants are always supportive.

New entrants never question the industry.