Kohli and MS Dhoni are highest taxpayers among sportspersons

Virat Kohli paid a staggering ₹66 crore in taxes for 2023-24 FY

His tax contribution reflects his income from cricket and endorsements

In a recent report by Fortune India, cricket superstars Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni have emerged as the highest taxpayers among Indian sportspersons for the financial year 2023-24. Virat Kohli, who paid a staggering ₹66 crore in taxes, leads the list, making him one of the country’s top tax-paying celebrities, trailing behind Bollywood icons Salman Khan (Rs 75 crores) and Amitabh Bachchan (Rs 71 crores).

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Kohli, currently on a break following India’s ODI series against Sri Lanka, is known not only for his performance on the field but also for his extensive earnings off it. His impressive tax contribution reflects his income from cricket, endorsements with brands like Puma, Audi, and MRF, and his business ventures, including his fitness brand ‘One8’.

MS Dhoni, despite retiring from international cricket in 2020 and focusing solely on his IPL career with Chennai Super Kings, paid ₹38 crore in taxes, placing him seventh on the list. Dhoni continues to be one of the most influential figures in Indian sports, even after stepping back from the international stage.

Other notable celebrities in the tax list include Shah Rukh Khan with ₹92 crore, Thalapathy Vijay with ₹80 crore, and Salman Khan at ₹75 crore. Kohli’s growing financial success has led to his net worth surpassing ₹1,000 crore in 2024.