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Do the olympic gold medal winners have to pay taxes on the medal?
Only U.S. Olympic athletes are liable to pay income tax on medals earned and prizes received at the London games. Under U.S. tax law, they must add the value of their Olympic medals and prizes to their taxable income. At today's commodity prices, the value of a gold medal is about $675. A silver medal is worth about $385 while a bronze medal is worth under $5. There are also prizes that accompany each medal: $25,000 for gold, $15,000 for silver, and $10,000 for bronze.
Do you have a replica of the US Medal of Honor?
Under the Stolen Valor Act, it is a federal offense to purchase a replica of the Congressional Medal of Honor. It is a criminal offense to wear and display even a real Medal of Honor if you are not the person who actually earned the medal. Fortunately, in June 2012, the Supreme Court of the United States struck down the law by finding it unconstitutional.
Who won gold in the sydney Olympics three day eventing?
The team event at the Athens Olympics was won by France, with Great Britain taking the silver, and the bronze going to the USA. The individual gold went to Leslie Law (Great Britain) on Shear L'Eau, the silver went to Kimberley Severson (USA) on Winsome Adante, and Pippa Funnell (Great Britain) on Primmore's Pride took the bronze.
Who did all the gold belong to before the gold rush?
before 1851, all gold in Australia belonged to the Government. Anyone found selling Gold was breaking the law.
What event led to the first worker safety law?
The Pullman Strike
