Speaking of income taxing applied to athletes and performers, it might be time to hold Super Bowls in no-income tax states.

The Northern California weather for the Super Bowl was great for players and fans alike (the game itself was a dud). But the taxes paid were high. Why? Because the state levies punitive taxes on the players based on their time spent in the state – subjecting them to the nation’s highest income tax rate of 13.3%.

An insightful Washington Post editorial – we never thought we’d write those words – points out that two years ago, the Super Bowl was played in Las Vegas. Since Nevada has no income taxes, the players owed nothing. And that’s how it should be.

The Post also notes that the quarterback for the Seahawks, Sam Darnold, faces a California tax bill exceeding $200,000, which more than cancels out the $188,000 payment he (and every other member of the Seahawks) will receive from the NFL for being the winner.

We’re generally against mixing sports and politics, but an anti-California tax revolt among pro athletes is one cause we could support.