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| What
if more than one person wins? |
| If more than one person
wins the Jackpot, the prize is equally divided among the winners. All
other prizes, from US$175,000 down to US$2, are fixed prize amounts, and
are paid in full to each winner. |
| Are
lottery prizes taxable? |
| All USA state lottery
prizes are subject to a 3O% withholding tax when won by a non-US
citizen. However, if you are a non-U.S. citizen, the withholding tax on
your winnings may be refunded from the United States Internal Revenue
Service if your country has a tax treaty with the United States.
The Big Game Mega Millions Jackpot is an estimated 26-year annuity
value. When players choose the annuity option for their prize, the state
lottery pays the prize out over 26 years by buying U.S. Government
Treasury Securities, which earn interest and mature annually over the 26
years.
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