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I wonder if us damn dirty foreigners have to pay tax on US lottery winnings. it isn't taxable in canada or australia. -- nm

Posted by mafic Mar 30 '12, 09:38

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yes, and at a higher rate -- nm - decline Mar 30, 09:44
according to 'casinataxrebate.com' they would take 30% off the top which you can then attempt to get back: -- (link) - The Unsinkable Andie Brown Mar 30, 09:43
Yes unless the relevant tax treaty says otherwise. - spamlet Mar 30, 09:39 8
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  - yeah, that's the same for canada, I wasn't sure about lotto. -- nm - mafic Mar 30, 10:01
  - Yeah, I don't think it's part of the model treaty (but truthfully I don't get into the individual articles) -- nm - spamlet Mar 30, 09:41 5
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      - Looking at the treaty I think it's Article 21 - other income (US-Germany) - spamlet Mar 30, 09:46 2
        
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        The Germans like their gambling. -- nm - spamlet Mar 30, 09:52
      - I just checked the US-Canada treaty and I think Andie's out of luck. -- nm - spamlet Mar 30, 09:44
Federal at least i would assume -- nm - tRu Pad Mar 30, 09:39
i guarantee there is some withholding tax that needs to be paid. -- nm - The Unsinkable Andie Brown Mar 30, 09:39
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