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Unemployed N.Y. Man Wins $14 Million Lottery

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Posted: April 22, 2008, 5:27 pm - IP Logged Bottom

A 65% tax on lottery winnings? That sounds like way too much.

Or is it that the lump sum reduces the winning to half and he pay taxes on that: $2,000,000?

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Posted: April 22, 2008, 5:42 pm - IP Logged Top

A 65% tax on lottery winnings? That sounds like way too much.

Or is it that the lump sum reduces the winning to half and he pay taxes on that: $2,000,000?

I believe this was mentioned in the news article.

"He had opted to take a lump sum, which means that after taxes he will receive $5,052,675."

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Posted: April 22, 2008, 6:42 pm - IP Logged Top

I absolutely love to hear stories like this.  I'm so glad someone that deserved and needed it it so much won.

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Posted: April 22, 2008, 7:03 pm - IP Logged Top

I believe this was mentioned in the news article.

"He had opted to take a lump sum, which means that after taxes he will receive $5,052,675."

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give too "GOODWILL" and

dee "SALVATION ARMY" 2

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Posted: April 22, 2008, 7:07 pm - IP Logged Top

A 65% tax on lottery winnings? That sounds like way too much.

Or is it that the lump sum reduces the winning to half and he pay taxes on that: $2,000,000?

Remember, he is a resident of NY State.  Their scartch-off tags are always annuity.  So, unless you are amongst the rarist people in the universe, you loose 50% by choosing cash (liump sum). Blink, and the $14M became $7M.  Then come the tax people.  There is 6.85% for the state, gone with the second blink.  Then the feds, who will grab around 38-42% with another blink.  When you look at the shiny lure, you blink, and every time you blink, your win drops.  If he is lucky, the city, county, or other muncipality won't get more.

This is why a lot of lottery winners go broke.  They lose track of what they really win.  All those rich people, the Liberals love to tax, and tax, and tax, becomes a lottery winner biggest nightmare.  Go out and buy that luxury house, pay a huge tax. Go out and buy a couple of those luxury cars, pay a huge tax. Give your family members a couple hundred thousand, money gone forever.  Even if you donate a tone of money, that specific ton of money is also gone forever.  Next thing you know, that $5M is colleteral for a loan. 

Based on his credit card debt, he has zero idea of how to manage his money.  Hopefully, he will find a certified financial adviser - and L-I-S-T-E-N to that person.  If not, he'll soon be on the internet as a man who lost $14M; when he NEVER had $14M to start with!

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Posted: April 22, 2008, 7:41 pm - IP Logged Top

Just in time- I'd say.

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YOU have TIME to move to FLORDIA or any country U-wish>>before

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Posted: April 22, 2008, 7:52 pm - IP Logged Top

And then...there are the lucky --  and there are the damn lucky!  Imagine, being out of work, spending some of your tax refund, and hitting the jackpot. Life doesn't get any better than that, does it?

See Ya!-- Bye, bye!  When you win, may you glow as brightly as theSun Smiley

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Posted: April 22, 2008, 8:50 pm - IP Logged Top

Remember, he is a resident of NY State.  Their scartch-off tags are always annuity.  So, unless you are amongst the rarist people in the universe, you loose 50% by choosing cash (liump sum). Blink, and the $14M became $7M.  Then come the tax people.  There is 6.85% for the state, gone with the second blink.  Then the feds, who will grab around 38-42% with another blink.  When you look at the shiny lure, you blink, and every time you blink, your win drops.  If he is lucky, the city, county, or other muncipality won't get more.

This is why a lot of lottery winners go broke.  They lose track of what they really win.  All those rich people, the Liberals love to tax, and tax, and tax, becomes a lottery winner biggest nightmare.  Go out and buy that luxury house, pay a huge tax. Go out and buy a couple of those luxury cars, pay a huge tax. Give your family members a couple hundred thousand, money gone forever.  Even if you donate a tone of money, that specific ton of money is also gone forever.  Next thing you know, that $5M is colleteral for a loan. 

Based on his credit card debt, he has zero idea of how to manage his money.  Hopefully, he will find a certified financial adviser - and L-I-S-T-E-N to that person.  If not, he'll soon be on the internet as a man who lost $14M; when he NEVER had $14M to start with!

I thing the last part of your post is unfair.  He did just lose his job.  He may have had to go into credit card debt to feed his family.  :( 

 

Correct me if i'm wrong but I think the article also said he had an advisor and lawyer teamed up already. Sounds like he has a decent head on his shoulders.  The only thing I would have done differently would have been to take an annuity.

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Posted: April 22, 2008, 9:34 pm - IP Logged Top

 Congrats to the guy.  It is heartwarming to hear him say he would take care of those who helped him when he needed it most - his mother and mother-in-law.  Here's wishes that he handles his winnings with intelligent decisions.

GamerMom - just curious, why would you have optioned the annuity?  Just in this instance, or is it your preference?

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Posted: April 22, 2008, 9:35 pm - IP Logged Top

Thank you gamermom for your commentary. The previous poster made an overgeneralized *ASSUMPTION* based on one part of the mans finance. Heaven forbid if that guy saw some of my finance. If I said I am 60k in debt most would shutter, yet maybe its from a mortgage, a car payment and a hospital bill for an ailing relative . ....all which get paid monthly as agreed ...yet its still a debt none the less....

ANyways the guy DOES have his head on right by saying he is helping those that helped him during his rough time. Bravo for him and I hope he enjoys his new found wealth! Ohh and congrats to the NY lottery for taking their chunk too! I'm sure they like being partnered with winners....

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