Mega Millions (USA) Winnings Taxes
Tax claims: In the case winnings are over $599, they are subject to a federal income tax of 25% for US citizens (30% for all others). Taxes are withdrawn directly upon the winnings receipt. Therefore, all the lottery winnings over $599 will be credited to the prize account, minus the above-mentioned tax of 25%. With a one-time jackpot cashing out, the winner gets approximately 45-55% of the claimed jackpot amount.
Participation: You must be 18+ to legally participate in the Mega Millions lottery. It is not necessary to be a citizen or resident of the United States to take part in the lottery.
Powerball (USA) Winnings Taxes
Tax claims: In the case of wins over $599, they are subject to a federal income tax of 25% for US citizens (30% for all others) and a state tax of 3.75%. Taxes are withdrawn directly upon the winnings receipt. Therefore, all lottery winnings over $599 will be credited to the prize account minus the above-mentioned tax of 28.75%. With a one-time jackpot cashing out, the winner gets approximately 45-55% of the claimed jackpot amount.
Participation: You must be 18+ to legally participate in the Powerball lottery. It is not necessary to be a citizen or resident of the United States to take part in the lottery.
EuroMillions (Europe) Winnings Taxes
Tax claims: EuroMillions lottery tickets are purchased in Spain, where winners are required to pay a 20% winning tax if the money prize exceeds €2,500. Winnings less than €2,500 are not taxed. The tax is withdrawn directly upon receipt of the winnings. Therefore, all winnings in the lottery over €2,500 will be credited to the prize account, minus the above-mentioned tax of 20%.
Participation: Persons aged less than 18 years are allowed to participate in the EuroMillions lottery and receive prizes. European citizenship or residence are not required.
EuroJackpot (Europe) Winnings Taxes
Tax claims: Lottery winnings over €449 are subject to 29% tax. The tax is withdrawn directly upon receipt of the winnings. Therefore, all winnings in the lottery over €449 will be credited to the prize account, minus the above-mentioned tax of 29%.
Participation: Persons aged less than 18 years are not allowed to participate in the EuroJackpot lottery and receive prizes. No European citizenship or residence is required.
SuperLotto Plus (USA, California) Winnings Taxes
Tax claims: In California lotteries, winnings over $599 are subject to the federal income tax of 25%. For non-US residents, the federal tax is 30%. There is no state tax in California. Taxes are withdrawn directly upon the winnings receipt. Therefore, all lottery winnings over $599 will be credited to the prize account, minus the above-mentioned tax of 25%.
Participation: You must be 18+ to legally participate in the California SuperLotto Plus lottery. It is not necessary to be a citizen or resident of the United States to take part in the lottery
Fantasy 5 (USA, California) Winnings Taxes
Tax claims: In California lotteries, winnings over $599 are subject to the federal income tax of 25%. For non-US residents, the federal tax is 30%. There is no state tax in California. Taxes are withdrawn directly upon the winnings receipt. Therefore, all lottery winnings over $599 will be credited to the prize account, minus the above-mentioned tax of 25%.
Participation: You must be 18+ to legally participate in the Fantasy 5 lottery. It is not necessary to be a citizen or resident of the United States to take part in the lottery.
El Gordo de la Primitiva (Spain) Winnings Taxes
Tax claims: In Spain, winnings over €2,500 are subject to 20% tax. Winnings less than €2,500 are not taxed. Players who are not citizens of Spain have the right to receive a refund if the prize tax has already been paid in the country of residence.
You will have to apply to the Spain tax authorities and after the approval of your application, the tax refund is fully implemented within a year. The tax is withdrawn directly upon the winnings receipt. Therefore, all winnings in the lottery over €2,500 will be credited to the prize account, minus the above-mentioned tax of 20%.
Participation: Persons aged less than 18 years are allowed to participate in the El Gordo de la Primitiva lottery and receive prizes. European citizenship or residence are not required.
SuperEnalotto (Italy) Winnings Taxes
Tax claims: Players who win the Italian lottery have to pay a prize tax that depends on the sum:
- Winnings less than €100 are not taxed;
- Winning from €100.01 to €300 are taxed at €1.03;
- Winning from €300.01 to €500 are taxed at €3.10;
- Winning from €500.01 to €1000 are taxed at €3.10 plus 6% of the amount;
- Winnings over €1000.01 are taxed at 6% and plus €6.20.
The tax is withdrawn directly upon receipt. All winnings in the lottery will be credited to the prize account minus the above-mentioned taxes.
Participation: To participate in the SuperEnalotto lottery, you must be at least 18 years old, no need to be a citizen or resident of Italy.
GosLoto (Russia) Winnings Taxes
Tax claims: any amount of the winnings in the Russian Federation is charged with 13% tax. For non-residents of the Russian Federation, the tax rate is 30%. The tax is withdrawn directly upon the winnings receipt.
The Russian Federation signed the double taxation abolition agreement with all developed countries for players not to pay the same tax in two countries.
Super Loto (Ukraine) Winnings Taxes
Tax claims: According to the Ukrainian tax code all lottery winnings are subject to the following taxes:
- 18% — the state tax;
- 1.5% — the military tax.
Total of 19.5% is withdrawn directly from any winning upon the receipt of it. So, all winnings in the Ukrainian lotteries will be credited to the prize account, minus the 19.5% taxes.
Megalot (Ukraine) Winnings Taxes
Tax claims: According to the Ukrainian tax code all lottery winnings are subject to the following taxes:
- 18% — the state tax;
- 1.5% — the military tax.
Total of 19.5% is withdrawn directly from any winning upon the receipt of it. So, all winnings in the Ukrainian lotteries will be credited to the prize account, minus the 19.5% taxes.
Lotto (Poland) Winnings Taxes
Tax claims: All winnings, above zł 2,280 are subject to a local tax of 10%. The tax is collected by the organizers directly upon receipt of the winnings.
In this regard, prizes exceeding the amount of zł 2,280 will be credited to the prize account, minus the 10% tax.
Ekstra Pensja (Poland) Winnings Taxes
Tax claims: All winnings, above zł 2,280 are subject to a local tax of 10%. The tax is collected by the organizers directly upon receipt of the winnings.
In this regard, prizes exceeding the amount of zł 2,280 will be credited to the prize account, minus the 10% tax.
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