what happen if a tourist win powerball?

Reply #5

Jake649 — Sat, 17 Dec 2005 14:56:09 GMT

I have won small US jackpots. As a non-US resident, 34% was withheld in taxes - 30% federal and 4%state (Michigan). I filed a US tax return and received a Federal tax refund on some of the tax. I was not able to receive any of the state tax back. The state tax is not refunded regardless on how large the losses were for the year.

Reply #4

goldrush — Sat, 17 Dec 2005 07:50:27 GMT

I remember a case a few years ago, an American, he was in the military stationed in the UK, won a large amount, I don't remember how much. But, the funny part, according to the UK media, was that he was required to pay US taxes on his win. All lottery prize money is totally tax free in the UK.

Reply #3

DoctorEw220 — Thu, 15 Dec 2005 04:23:25 GMT

I don't blame the feds on that one. They want as much of that money to stay in the US as possible.

Reply #2

BaristaExpress — Thu, 15 Dec 2005 04:12:38 GMT

Any non US citizen is hit with a 30% fed tax rate, plus any state and local taxes.

Reply #1

RJOh — Wed, 14 Dec 2005 19:18:45 GMT

If a tourist wins the PB or any other lottery, he has the same responsibilities as any other winner to file a claim in the state of purchase and pay any local and federal taxes. You can check the PB website for a more clear explanation.

what happen if a tourist win powerball?

peang — Wed, 14 Dec 2005 19:08:30 GMT

Hi All,anybody know if you are a tourist (from other country) and buy powerball ticket and win, can the person claim the prize? if he or she can, how much money he/she would expected to receive?how much extra money deduction that a tourist can be expected