The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that Pittsburgh's so-called " jock tax " is unconstitutional.

The ruling means the city will not be able to collect millions from visiting performers and professional athletes. The court said the tax, which only applied to non-residents, violated the state's uniformity clause.

The plaintiffs include the players' associations for the National Hockey League, National Football League and Major League Baseball.

What is the "jock tax?"

Visiting athletes and performers had a 3% percent charge on the income they earned while playing at PNC Park, PPG Paints Arena and Acrisure Stadium.

City residents who play or perform at the stadiums pay a 1% tax on income, plus a 2% school district tax, according to the Associated Press.

Impact of the "joc

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