Sucessfully staying quiet?

Reply #42

Todd — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 15:49:41 GMT

After a month of no activity, such inactive posts are automatically locked. You can easily reference an old post by posting a link to it. Instructions are in the help forum if you're not sure how to do that.

Reply #41

Gleno — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 15:10:17 GMT

The States should respect winner's privacy and keep their identities unknown to the public.

Reply #40

AuntiePat — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 14:24:44 GMT

THIS sucks--am not able to cite (or 'Reply To') the original post that I was referencing--Todd must have some time limit on this.

Reply #39

AuntiePat — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 14:23:07 GMT

My previous pst was referring to this insightful post.

We are preoccupied with what our reactions to winning the lottery might be because it keeps the hope alive that we MIGHT, against astronomical odds, win.

Reply #38

AuntiePat — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 14:18:08 GMT

Because it allows us to fantasize that there is actually a chance that we might win.

I've known three lottery Jackpot winners over the past 35 years and only one remained anonymous--and he was the biggest F-U of them all.

Reply #37

joker17 — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 02:06:52 GMT

I really doubt that by telling me, it would be beneficial other than just a friend lending an ear. That's not what i meant by beneficial.

On the other hand, had he told me that he paid all of his required taxes, and a month later I found out by some mysterious way that he did not, then the correct assumption would be that he was lying for a reason. He didn't want to look bad as a tax evader.

Reply #36

KY Floyd — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 00:23:38 GMT

First of all, the comment about your name was, of course, a joke, but I'm sure the guy is greatful that his trusted friend who decided it's a good story to share on the internet isn't really named Joker.

common sense would tell you that it's not something anyone would share because there is nothing beneficial in doing so

Yet he shared the story with you and you shared the story here.

Maybe common sense isn't part of your critical thinking.....

Maybe. OTOH, you're the one who jus... [ More ]

Reply #35

joker17 — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 20:26:33 GMT

First of all, my real name isn't Joker.....

Secondly, why in the world would my friend and co-worker for 8 years lie about such a thing? You don't know him from Adam, yet you doubt his story based on some tax calculation you made?

He's a down to earth guy, and has nothing to gain by telling me this. If anything, it makes him look bad, so there goes that theory of yours. He didn't have to tell me this. He could've easily said he won and that's all, but he trusts me and maybe felt a little g... [ More ]

Reply #34

KY Floyd — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 08:56:41 GMT

If he wins let me know. For a modest fee I'll run him over with my a rental car so his story has some credibility.

Reply #33

KY Floyd — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 08:54:48 GMT

It's 3 years to *assess* the tax, and there's an exception for cases of fraud which extend it to 6 years. If the tax was assessed the IRS has 10 years to begin efforts to collect it. The statute of limitations for criminal charges is also 6 years. Figure all of those periods run from the date the return is due or filed, which could be as much as 15 months after the income is collected.

It seems pretty clear that this person committed tax fraud by knowingly filing a false return. If he reporte... [ More ]

Reply #32

BaristaExpress — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 18:23:01 GMT

No to both....... lol

Reply #31

joker17 — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 15:52:02 GMT

Are you a tax consultant, or did you just stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night?....lol

Reply #30

BaristaExpress — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 15:36:04 GMT

Also Joker, Don't forget where the ultimate fault would belong! The state that the win occurred in! Remember the states that have lotteries are the ones who do the withholding for the IRS and ultimately transfer those funds on to the Treasuary Department in the persons name and SS number so their income tax account will be credited correctly as not to end up with an unjustified tax audit

Reply #29

Raven62 — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 12:42:46 GMT

The proceeds from the Annuity should have been declared as Income or didn't they supply a 1099-G

Reply #28

joker17 — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 11:59:49 GMT

Good question. I doubt he was involved in any kind of tax frog, but you never know....

Reply #27

joker17 — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 11:58:42 GMT

That's good to know. I'll tell him this. Thanx for the heads up.

Reply #26

markp1950 — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 01:16:14 GMT

Now wouldn't that show up in the tax return? Or did he do tax fraud

Reply #25

BaristaExpress — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 00:34:23 GMT

If you only knew the IRS can only go back 3 years! As long as no other years before or now show any fraud in their filings! And since the money wasn't withheld at the time of disbursement to no fault of their own the 3 year limitation for an audit for that year will hold up in a court of law! The IRS is SOL and if you have any doubts just as your accountant or the IRS if you like

Reply #24

Coin Toss — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 23:09:16 GMT

While it's true that most players will never win a jackpot statistically over 50% of jackpot winners are bankrupt within five years (that stat must be for those who opt for cash).

I'm wondering if that stat would be different if more people did think a little bit in advance of what they would do if they win a jackpopt.

I remember reading about one winner who said he had bought multiple houses and cars and jewellery and other things all the while telling himself, Hey, I've got millions. The... [ More ]

Reply #23

joker17 — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 19:25:22 GMT

I too have a friend at work who won the JP over 20 years ago. he's 72 years old now. Actually it was his wife who bought the tickets. Back then, annuity was the only choice and it ended a few years ago. the ticket was worth 1.3 million...

He did have one problem, but not related to this topic. I don't remember the details, but I believe one of his yearly payments was given without taxes being taken out. I guess someone screwed up and my co-worker didn't say anything. So ever since he's been w... [ More ]

Reply #22

sully16 — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 18:17:54 GMT

I think the biggest problem with instant wealth is how a person handles themselves and who they chose to associate with.

I know someone who won a jackpot 20 years ago and they never had a problem, except with their own kids.

Reply #21

ameriken — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 18:10:06 GMT

So my suggestion is to first worry about beating the astronomical odds.......

Yep, already worrying about that day after day after day.

Reply #20

joker17 — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 17:52:22 GMT

I've been saying this since I joined LP.

About every 2 months someone comes here asking the same question. I said it before and I'll say it again. 99.9% of people who play for a JP will never win in their lifetime.

So my suggestion is to first worry about beating the astronomical odds.......

Reply #19

luckyshoes — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 16:32:23 GMT

Im going to say that even if you could keep it quiet, it would be the one you trusted to not say anything letting the cat out of the bag. lol Gotta go with Tiggs- I welcome the chance to try

Reply #18

Raven62 — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 16:22:23 GMT

Quite often the Winners don't Play on a regular basis: They buy a ticket on a whim while they are in a store buying something else.

Reply #17

dallascowboyfan — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 15:32:16 GMT

There are some Jackpot winners that want to be known they want the attention and the notoriety.....unfortunately it will be very hard stay anonymous because like someone stated someone in your family will know and tell their friends.........my hubby comes from a large family he said he was going to tell his family that he got a settlement whether they believe it or not that's on them but that's our story and we are sticking to it...LOL.....

Reply #16

S157855 — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 07:28:35 GMT

impossible for most. unless you could claim in trust and disappear and never speak to anyone about your money..

Reply #15

megamanX — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 04:57:55 GMT

It's about a dollar and a dream right? Part of the dreaming about winning big for a lot of people is planning how to keep the dream from turning into a nightmare. Remaining anon, if possible in your state, is a good way to keep scam artists and gold diggers from finding you. They might still find you eventually but that should keep most of them away.

Reply #14

rcbbuckeye — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 04:08:37 GMT

After all the posts on this subject, I was wondering how long it would take for someone to finally realize that.

Reply #13

Raven62 — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 03:15:19 GMT

Sometimes You Just have to Ask Yourself: Why are so many Non-Jackpot Lottery Winners so preocupied with anonymously claiming a prize that they will never Win in an entire Life of Lottery Playing

Reply #12

Raven62 — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 03:08:16 GMT

How the Program will Work: The U.S. Department of Lottery Services erases the old identities of Jackpot Lottery Winners and places them in a new city in a new state where they are not likely to be recognized, with new names and new lives.

Reply #11

Raven62 — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 03:04:12 GMT

So right you are: It goes against Human Nature to become Anonym

Reply #10

Raven62 — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 03:02:09 GMT

Successfully Remaining Anonymous Requires the Winner to Avoid Unguarded Talk, which may give useful information to a would be Attacker: After All: Loose Lips Might Sink Ships!

For Your Reading Pleasure:

https://www.lotterypost.com/search/forums?q=anonymous t=all

Reply #9

NoShame — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 02:53:37 GMT

I'm still amazed that the Washington couple and the Idaho lady with the psycho husband that won the massive Mega Millions jackpot last month both came forward to reveal themselves. Not a smart move, IMO (especially for the Idaho lady) unless they had no other choice.

Reply #8

tiggs95 — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 02:01:49 GMT

tiggs would never be able to keep quiet about winning millions and welcomes the chance to prove it..tiggs will brag about it to the world and then cash his ticket and tell eveyone to try to find him..

Reply #7

megamanX — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 01:32:33 GMT

go to the mega millions official website and click history of winners. There are quite a few people who collected anonymously. I don't see any reason why they couldn't take the secret to their grave if they wanted.

Reply #6

four4me — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 01:19:30 GMT

If the lottery allows you to remain anonymous it's up to the winners to keep quiet, it only takes one family member or friend to break that trust.

After you claim your ticket the lottery is not responsible for your safety.

Reply #5

hearsetrax — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 00:00:42 GMT

Reply #4

Coin Toss — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 23:42:48 GMT

Once again, there is a real need for a Jackpot Winners Protection Program.

Those running the program would be the only ones who know the winners identity, location, etc....

They handle all correspondence and attempted contacts, keep the solicitor's away, handle it all.

Reply #3

hearsetrax — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 21:48:06 GMT

not exzactly sure but I vaguely recall a tale of a UK lottery winner a fair bit back who nearly got away with it

news got out @ her funeral ....... supposedly childless couple .... don't recall all the details

but I doubt anyone could get away with it here in the US of A

Reply #2

RJOh — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 21:11:13 GMT

Since all winners pay taxes, someone knows who they are even if the general public doesn't.

Reply #1

sully16 — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 20:19:26 GMT

unless your a hermit, word gets out.

Sucessfully staying quiet?

NoShame — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 19:45:40 GMT

Will we ever know any lottery winners who were able to keep the secret of their winnings all the way to the grave or do you believe that ALL lotto winners are eventually found out regardless of any trusts or lawyers they hire to protect their identities?

Do you think the Lottery Commissions should do more to protect or assist those who win major jackpots?

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