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Mar 23, 2013, 7:21 pm

Just for curiosity, what happens if a Canadian wins the PB, in regards to taxes and anonynimity?

I know they'd have to pay U.S. federal taxes, but since Canada does not tax gambling wins would they have to pay any Candian nation or provincial taxes?

Just curious, as I'm sure there's people from Canada crossing into the U.S. to play PB with this jackpot.

I'd say coming south but not all Candians live north of some Americans!

Those who run the lotteries love it when players look for consistency in something that's designed not to have any. So many systems, so many theories, so few jackpot winners.

There is one and only one 'proven' system, and that is to book the action. No matter the game, let the players pick their own losers.
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Mar 23, 2013, 7:25 pm

I know that he/she would name the trust the following:

"Eh, you hosers!"

DO NOT BE AFRAID.

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Mar 23, 2013, 7:32 pm

Quote: Originally posted by Artist77 on Mar 23, 2013
I know that he/she would name the trust the following:

"Eh, you hosers!"

Good one Artist!

I know there's been at least one case of an American winning a Canadian lottery and they threatened to stay in Canda to avoid the U.S. taxes but I'm not sure if they got it on or not.

I remember a news interview where the winner said he'd be OK with listening to O Canada at the start of baseball games.

Those who run the lotteries love it when players look for consistency in something that's designed not to have any. So many systems, so many theories, so few jackpot winners.

There is one and only one 'proven' system, and that is to book the action. No matter the game, let the players pick their own losers.
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Mar 23, 2013, 7:32 pm

Quote: Originally posted by Artist77 on Mar 23, 2013
I know that he/she would name the trust the following:

"Eh, you hosers!"

LOL.

Take off, hoser!
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Mar 23, 2013, 7:41 pm

I doubt if any US state and Canada have reciprocity, tho they might. I would guess they'd have to pay the state tax in the state they bought the ticket in, unless there is some reciprocity agreement in place.
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Mar 23, 2013, 7:52 pm

Oh my could you imagine the outrage lol there would be lots of angry people

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Mar 23, 2013, 7:53 pm

Quote: Originally posted by Artist77 on Mar 23, 2013
I know that he/she would name the trust the following:

"Eh, you hosers!"

Lol

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Mar 23, 2013, 8:14 pm

according to the 2013 Winners Handbook, page 5 from the California lottery's website:

"The Lottery is required to withhold federal taxes of 25% for U.S. citizens and resident aliens providing a social security number, and 28% for U.S. citizens and resident aliens not providing a social security number. Claimants who do not mark the citizenship status on the Lottery Claim Form will have 30% withheld from all prizes."

http://www.calottery.com/win/winners-handbook

I doubt a Canadian would go to California to play the lottery but I'm willing to bet most states have a similar policy.

So, it would seem if a Canadian did win, 30% would be taken even before they got the check. I'm not sure if the IRS would refund them the money or ask for more money on April of the following year. The top marginal tax rate for 2013 is 39.6%.

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Mar 23, 2013, 8:26 pm

Quote: Originally posted by whiteballz on Mar 23, 2013
according to the 2013 Winners Handbook, page 5 from the California lottery's website:

"The Lottery is required to withhold federal taxes of 25% for U.S. citizens and resident aliens providing a social security number, and 28% for U.S. citizens and resident aliens not providing a social security number. Claimants who do not mark the citizenship status on the Lottery Claim Form will have 30% withheld from all prizes."

http://www.calottery.com/win/winners-handbook

I doubt a Canadian would go to California to play the lottery but I'm willing to bet most states have a similar policy.

So, it would seem if a Canadian did win, 30% would be taken even before they got the check. I'm not sure if the IRS would refund them the money or ask for more money on April of the following year. The top marginal tax rate for 2013 is 39.6%.

"The top marginal tax rate for 2013 is 39.6%."

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Mar 23, 2013, 8:59 pm

Quote: Originally posted by Artist77 on Mar 23, 2013
I know that he/she would name the trust the following:

"Eh, you hosers!"

LOL, Live 20 minutes from the bridge to Canada, lots of Plates from Canada today.
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Mar 23, 2013, 9:03 pm

Quote: Originally posted by sully16 on Mar 23, 2013
LOL, Live 20 minutes from the bridge to Canada, lots of Plates from Canada today.

<snip> you in the hood or what....lol i'm 40 minutes from the bridge,oh and it would be worth more seeing how the doller is worth more there

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Mar 23, 2013, 9:06 pm

Quote: Originally posted by rowlettewheel on Mar 23, 2013
<snip> you in the hood or what....lol i'm 40 minutes from the bridge,oh and it would be worth more seeing how the doller is worth more there

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Mar 23, 2013, 9:10 pm

Quote: Originally posted by sully16 on Mar 23, 2013
LOL, Live 20 minutes from the bridge to Canada, lots of Plates from Canada today.

I saw a number of people trying to figure out how to use one of those lottery machines at Giant (supermarket). I never see anyone using it normally. I bet it was the first time they played. Guess they figure if a ticket from a machine in Richmond, VA can win, why not somewhere else in VA. PB fever!

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Mar 23, 2013, 9:10 pm

What if someone from Mexico crosses the border for a ticket and wins?

Before you play there are 2 choices to make. Low sum or high sum and consecutive pair or no consecutive pair. Choose correctly and you go from 120 combos down to 30. Not a bad starting point.
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Mar 23, 2013, 9:13 pm

Quote: Originally posted by grwurston on Mar 23, 2013
What if someone from Mexico crosses the border for a ticket and wins?

Their trust will be called "The Whole Enchilada."

DO NOT BE AFRAID.

How Great Thou Art. God has blessed America.

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