You can take an itemized deduction for gambling losses only in the year you made the wager. Your deduction cannot exceed taxable gambling wins.
For example, on your 2008 return, you can only deduct lotto tickets purchased in 2008 and only if you collected a taxable gambling win in 2008.
Oh, dude, losing lottery tickets being a tax write-off? That's a good one! Unfortunately, losing lottery tickets are not deductible on your taxes. You can't claim them as a gambling loss unless you have actual proof of purchase and winnings. So, like, keep track of those winners, but don't count on the losers to save you come tax time.
spend all your money and keep hoping... you would be better off saving the money.. buying lottery tickets is like flushing the money down the toilet.
Technically they can keep them forever. I have dealt with tickets from Texas that were as much as 20 years old and were showing up when the court computerized their files.
To find out which scratch-off tickets are still valid, you can check the official state lottery website, where they often list the remaining prizes and odds for each ticket. Many states also provide a way to scan tickets using a mobile app to see if they are still active. Additionally, you can visit local retailers that sell lottery tickets to inquire about the current status of specific games. It's a good idea to keep track of the release dates and expiration periods for each ticket as well.
never, the numbers keep changing.
gotta be in it to win it. keep trying.
what objects were used to conduct the lottery
I think yes
If you have Arizona loser scratcher tickets, you can keep them for fun or as a souvenir, but they won’t provide any winnings. Alternatively, you can enter them into the Arizona Lottery's second-chance drawing if eligible, giving you a chance to win prizes despite the initial loss. Lastly, some people recycle them or discard them as they hold no further value.
You give you're tickets to the man inside the Internet cafe and he will let you keep 1 of the tickets.
Time to play the lottery.
Yes, if you match three numbers in the Louisiana Lottery, you typically win a prize, although the amount can vary depending on the specific game rules and the number of winning tickets sold. It's best to check the official Louisiana Lottery website or your ticket for details on prize tiers and amounts. Keep in mind that matching additional numbers can increase your winnings.