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Yes, your March Madness bracket winnings are taxable
Federal tax law requires you to report gambling winnings, whether you’re betting in your office pool, at the casino or online during March Madness.
Money
March Madness bracket winnings are taxable
Federal tax law requires you to report gambling winnings, whether you’re betting in your office pool, at the casino or online during March Madness.
Health
Yes, March is a popular month for vasectomies so men can recover while watching March Madness
Many men choose March to get vasectomies so they can recover while watching the NCAA Tournament, experts told VERIFY.
Health
Yes, March is a popular month for vasectomies so men can recover watching March Madness
Most men get vasectomies before the March Madness NCAA basketball tournament. That is so they can recover while watching college hoops.
Sports
The NCAA women’s basketball tournament only became part of March Madness last year
The NCAA used “March Madness” for the men’s tournament exclusively until after the 2021 tournament.
Expert Interviews
Do more people get vasectomies around March Madness? | Expert Interview
Many men choose March to get vasectomies so they can recover while watching the NCAA Tournament, experts told VERIFY.
Sports
No, there has never been a documented case of somebody filling out a perfect men's bracket
Has there ever been a documented case of somebody filling out a perfect men's bracket? The VERIFY team confirms this is false.
Sports
Jackie Robinson is not the first Black Major League Baseball player
Three Black men played in the majors prior to the institution of the league's color barrier in 1887, which Robinson broke in 1947.
Sports
No, the Puppy Bowl is not live
The competition between Team Fluff and Team Ruff is an adoption-awareness event filmed months in advance of the Super Bowl.
Sports
No, the winner of the coin toss at the Super Bowl has not always won the game
While the winner of the coin toss at the Super Bowl might seem to have luck on their side, historically it hasn't always led to a win for that team.
Food
Understanding Super Bowl Sunday food safety | Expert Interview with Meredith Carothers
Meredith Carothers of the USDA breaks down food safety tips for Super Bowl Sunday, what’s safe to eat and when.
Money
Yes, your March Madness bracket winnings are taxable
Federal tax law requires you to report gambling winnings, whether you’re betting in your office pool, at the casino or online during March Madness.
Money
March Madness bracket winnings are taxable
Federal tax law requires you to report gambling winnings, whether you’re betting in your office pool, at the casino or online during March Madness.
Health
Yes, March is a popular month for vasectomies so men can recover while watching March Madness
Many men choose March to get vasectomies so they can recover while watching the NCAA Tournament, experts told VERIFY.
Health
Yes, March is a popular month for vasectomies so men can recover watching March Madness
Most men get vasectomies before the March Madness NCAA basketball tournament. That is so they can recover while watching college hoops.
Sports
The NCAA women’s basketball tournament only became part of March Madness last year
The NCAA used “March Madness” for the men’s tournament exclusively until after the 2021 tournament.
Expert Interviews
Do more people get vasectomies around March Madness? | Expert Interview
Many men choose March to get vasectomies so they can recover while watching the NCAA Tournament, experts told VERIFY.
Sports
No, there has never been a documented case of somebody filling out a perfect men's bracket
Has there ever been a documented case of somebody filling out a perfect men's bracket? The VERIFY team confirms this is false.
Sports
Jackie Robinson is not the first Black Major League Baseball player
Three Black men played in the majors prior to the institution of the league's color barrier in 1887, which Robinson broke in 1947.
Sports
No, the Puppy Bowl is not live
The competition between Team Fluff and Team Ruff is an adoption-awareness event filmed months in advance of the Super Bowl.
Sports
No, the winner of the coin toss at the Super Bowl has not always won the game
While the winner of the coin toss at the Super Bowl might seem to have luck on their side, historically it hasn't always led to a win for that team.
Food
Understanding Super Bowl Sunday food safety | Expert Interview with Meredith Carothers
Meredith Carothers of the USDA breaks down food safety tips for Super Bowl Sunday, what’s safe to eat and when.
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