Just sayin-

Mickelson’s tax rate, however, is lower, according to the Tax Foundation and California tax experts. His winnings and endorsements, which Sports Illustrated pegged at nearly $61 million in its most recent annual estimate, subject him to the highest marginal rates for married couples. Here’s what they consist of:

— A 39.6% top federal tax rate, up from 35%, on income above $450,000, thanks to the fiscal cliff deal passed by Congress on New Year’s Day.

— A 12.3% top state tax rate, up from 9.3%, on income above $1 million.

— A 1% state mental health surcharge levied on incomes above $1 million.

— A 3.8% Medicare tax rate, which includes a new 0.9% Medicare surcharge on earnings above $250,000.

But you have to consider that his state taxes are partially deductible from his federal taxes.

Until recently, state and local taxes were fully deductible, but the fiscal cliff deal limited the amount the wealthy can deduct by as much as 80%. The Tax Foundation’s calculation, however, is based on a typical millionaire’s tax return, of which state and local taxes are a relatively small portion of the itemized deductions. Therefore, the foundation limits only a small portion of the deductibility of his state and local taxes.

Overall, it leaves Mickelson with a top rate of less than 53%.

Stop whining golf boy!