Taxes on Lottery & Gambling Winnings: What You Need to Know

Lottery winnings are considered ordinary taxable income by the IRS Even if an installment winner sells the future income stream to another

The federal government will take 24% off the top of lump sum winnings from a lottery jackpot Then it is the state's turn

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lottery days The IRS considers net lottery winnings ordinary taxable income So after subtracting the cost of your ticket, you will owe federal income taxes