Texas couple wins a million in lottery on visit to NC

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Murgatroyd — Sun, 31 Jul 2016 02:41:49 GMT

You always have to claim the prize in the state where you bought the ticket. You may not have to travel, though; it's often possible to claim by mail.

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American Indian — Sat, 30 Jul 2016 15:29:38 GMT

I don't know about other States but in Arizona if you Win a large amount (don't know about small amounts) you have to claim the money in AZ

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Slick Nick — Sun, 03 Jul 2016 13:04:48 GMT

Max, you made a good point! I was referring to simply people of another state. Regarding taxes, we pay them no matter where we go or win.

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MaximumMillions — Sun, 03 Jul 2016 12:41:55 GMT

I think this has happened a few times, and seeing how undocumented people/illegal immigrants/tourists have won I don't think they could reasonably refuse to pay out, as they would be giving special treatment to others.

Or did you mean tax-wise specifically

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Slick Nick — Sun, 03 Jul 2016 12:21:03 GMT

Regarding this article, their winnings in a different state. Can the state give them a hard time because they're not residents? I have heard conflicting stories about this. Any help

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ressuccess — Sat, 02 Jul 2016 19:45:04 GMT

Congratulations to them on them stopping by at a lottery retailer.

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LottoMetro — Sat, 02 Jul 2016 14:36:42 GMT

I always thought if you were charged income tax in a state of which you are not a resident, you would get this back at tax filing since you would pay your own state's income tax (assuming it has one).

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sully16 — Sat, 02 Jul 2016 14:17:48 GMT

Nice road trip, congrats to the lucky couple.

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music* — Fri, 01 Jul 2016 20:33:59 GMT

Professional Athletes and Actors pay tax in every State they perform in. Some of these people get into big trouble when they try to evade the taxes.

I am reminded of the Beatles song, The taxman .

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RJOh — Fri, 01 Jul 2016 19:11:28 GMT

There might have been a tax advantage as the allowances for two taxpayers on half as much would add up to more than the allowances of a single taxpayer with a dependant on the whole amount.

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Kingofearth — Fri, 01 Jul 2016 19:01:19 GMT

They probably split it so that each could buy what they want with the money and not worry about whether the spouse would get angry at what they buy. Also it's totally fair to have the state charge you their taxes even though you don't live there. I live in the state with the biggest tax bill, should i get charged that even if i buy my ticket in Cali or FL? Would that be fair

Comment #2

OneTrickpony — Fri, 01 Jul 2016 18:39:23 GMT

I guess they consider it a NC win, since the Lottery took out 5.75% NC state income tax, even though the couple resides in Texas which doesn't have state income tax. (To me, that doesn't seem right.) It seems a little odd that they would collect it as a split though. Maybe someone could enlighten me as to the advantage of that arrangement.

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RJOh — Fri, 01 Jul 2016 15:39:13 GMT

I wonder for those players who say people in certain states have a winning advantage if this will count as a Texas or NC win.

Texas couple wins a million in lottery on visit to NC

Lottery Post — Fri, 01 Jul 2016 13:34:32 GMT

A retired Texas couple won't soon forget their trip to North Carolina. After all, they're leaving the state $1 million richer.

Joseph Roseman and his wife, Anetia, of Magnolia, Texas were staying with friends Friday when they stopped at the S.M. Mart on Poplar Tent Road in Concord. While there, Anetia Roseman decided to buy a $1 Quick Pick ticket for the Mega Millions drawing later that day.

On Saturday morning, Joseph checked the winning numbers and compared them to the ones on their tick... [ More ]