Warrant Holds vs. Liens and Levies

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macrowiz — Mon, 22 Feb 2016 20:24:22 GMT

That makes sense. Thanks

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mathhead — Mon, 22 Feb 2016 20:01:12 GMT

From section 36 of the Winner Payment Processing and Review document: Each night the agency receives an electronic download from the State Controller s office that shows any taxpayer number that has a hold status/debt setoff. [....] If a taxpayer number matches the download then the hold status/debt setoff will be automatically be deducted from the player s payment .

You must provide a TIN (SSN or trust EIN) when you file a claim with the TLC. That is only for winnings that exceed some amount... [ More ]

Warrant Holds vs. Liens and Levies

macrowiz — Mon, 22 Feb 2016 19:17:50 GMT

TLC process documents talk about a State agency being able to request a warrant hold through the Comptroller if you owe that agency money. The Comptroller apparently can pay a setoff against a hold, giving the agency its money, and you get whatever is left of your winnings after that.

The documents also talk about them looking for court orders, and Federal liens and levies such as for the IRS. How does TLC get this information? Doesn't seem like they would have that sort of information in the... [ More ]