There are no age exclusions for income tax of any type. Your age is irrelevant.
Yes, you pay taxes on your winnings. U.S. law requires people to pay taxes on anything deemed as a prize that is valued over $600.
In Florida, lottery winnings are subject to a 24% federal withholding tax for U.S. citizens and resident aliens for prizes above $5,000. Additionally, there may be state taxes on lottery winnings depending on the amount won and the winner's personal tax situation.
Age will make no difference at all when it comes to the taxable status of lottery winnings. People sometimes think there is an age limit where they no longer have to file taxes, but there is no such limitation. Taxes are based strictly on income. You are allowed a slight increase in exemption when you are over 65 years of age, but that is the only age effect on income taxes.
In Georgia, lottery winnings, including those from Fantasy 5, are subject to federal and state taxes. When you win, federal taxes of 24% are withheld immediately for winnings over $5,000, and state taxes of 5% are also withheld. Additionally, depending on your total income for the year, you may owe further taxes when you file your tax return. Thus, you effectively pay taxes on your winnings at both the state and federal levels.
25% for citizens with SS card and a prize over $5000 and 28% for people with no SS and a prize of $600 or more, not sure how much they take when you opt out for the lump sum, but you have to give up some of your winnings when you choose that option plus taxes
Tax is withheld on all winnings in the Kansas lottery over 5,000 dollars. If less than that is won, the amount won should be claimed on tax forms.
There are no state or local taxes on lottery winnings in Pennsylvania. There is however a federal tax of 25 percent of the winnings for any prizes that are over $5,000.
In Nevada, there is no state income tax, so winnings from gambling, including a $2.5 million jackpot, are not subject to state taxes. However, federal taxes apply, and the IRS typically withholds 24% for gambling winnings over $5,000. This means you would owe approximately $600,000 in federal taxes, but the total tax liability could be higher depending on your total income and tax bracket. It's advisable to consult a tax professional for personalized guidance.
Yes but only if you win over a certain amount of money Actually, ALL income from gambling, lotto, etc., etc is taxable....there and everywhere, as ordinary income. (You may deduct provable losses against winnings...so keep your losing lottery tickets). The above may be thinking about withholding of tax on the winnings which is required only above certain amounts.
many people were rioting over the taxes
Yep. but if you win, they get their money first. The odds would be better if you used the money to pay the taxes first though. Some lotteries have such bad odds you are more likely to be hit by lightening more then once then win big.
Yes, California does collect tax from California Residents who win lotteries from other states. See Page 4, Line 21 of this State of California Franchise Tax Board document: http://www.ftb.ca.gov/forms/2010/10_540cains.pdf Quote: "California excludes California lottery winnings from taxable income." However, "Make no adjustment for lottery winnings from other states. They are taxable by California." Federal taxes will be collected on most lottery winnings as well.