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Essential Tips For Lottery Income Taxes On US Winnings

Essential Tips For Lottery Income Taxes On US Winnings

Jonathan November 21, 2023 21:15:29

We can only imagine the sheer uphoria of hitting the jackpot playing the lottery. If it's a life-changing amount, then the winner will already be dreaming of all the changes they are going to be making in their life-style. But it's important to consider the tax obligations before going crazy and buying a mansion and a Lamborghini.

When Do You Need To Start Paying Gambling Taxes In The US?

When Do You Need To Start Paying Gambling Taxes In The US?

Jonathan August 25, 2023 22:31:24

When we hear about those lucky winners who manage to land eye-watering amounts of cash from the Powerball or a progressive jackpot at the US casino, we probably imagine they take the total amount home. But in reality, there are inescapable taxes to be paid. If you win in the casino, they hold back 25% of the payout for the tax man. However, in the UK, because gambling is seen as a pastime, most casino winnings are tax free.

Floyd Mayweather Jr. Goes on a Serious Betting Spree

Floyd Mayweather Jr. Goes on a Serious Betting Spree

Frederick H. May 18, 2015 07:49:17

The man called “Money” proves he can win it as well as be it. Unified Welterweight Boxing champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. decided to put some of his winnings to work by posting some bets within the confines of US gambling laws using his Instagram account. The 38-year old placed wagers on basketball and a boxing […]

IRS Considers Lowering U.S. Casino Winnings

IRS Considers Lowering U.S. Casino Winnings

Frederick H. March 12, 2015 05:24:37

The Internal Revenue Service has suggested lowering the reported levels for casino customers in land-based business across the United States. In US gambling news, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has made a proposal to lower the reported income levels for people who win money in casinos. This would of course include slot machines, keno and […]

Why Gambling Winnings are Taxed in the US but not Canada

Why Gambling Winnings are Taxed in the US but not Canada

Toni May 7, 2014 15:07:07

US offers a promising gambling experience but comes with a price, while Canada offers less but doesn’t take away winnings. Gambling has been a popular activity for centuries across the globe. However, since the modernization of society, some nations have adopted certain laws pertaining to gambling. The US imposes certain restrictions on players, which effectively […]

Professional Gambler Folds in Tax Court Business Expense Case

Professional Gambler Folds in Tax Court Business Expense Case

Rab March 20, 2014 13:52:09

A professional gambler bet wrong in tax court when arguing that sportsbook takeout expenses should be written off business expenses. The enterprising CPA likes to frequently bet on sports in the US and tried to avoid paying tax on sportbook takeout expenses, claiming them as business expenses. The case was taken against the IRS in […]

175000 Emails Leaked as World Poker Tour Website Got Hacked

175000 Emails Leaked as World Poker Tour Website Got Hacked

Staff January 6, 2014 18:08:07

175,000 emails and passwords were exposed online last week, as World Poker Tour Amateur Poker League website was hacked. Ironically, almost 47,000 of the leaked passwords had a “default reset” character Naturally, the users of the website were advised to change their personal details, so that future incidents will be avoided. The hacker’s motive is […]

175000 Emails Leaked as World Poker Tour Website Got Hacked

175000 Emails Leaked as World Poker Tour Website Got Hacked

Iva P. January 6, 2014 18:08:07

175,000 emails and passwords were exposed online last week, as World Poker Tour Amateur Poker League website was hacked. Ironically, almost 47,000 of the leaked passwords had a “default reset” character Naturally, the users of the website were advised to change their personal details, so that future incidents will be avoided. The hacker’s motive is […]