It’s my annual Taxes from A to Z series! This time, it’s Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) style. If you’re wondering whether you can
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New Healthcare Bill Targets Lottery Winners (Yes, Really)
On Tuesday, the White House introduced the American Health Care Act to the American people. Buried in the plan were ten pages focusing on limiting the rights of lottery winners to claim Medicaid.
Read MoreLottery Winner Drops Winning Ticket Into Salvation Army Holiday Kettle
Someone was feeling the holiday spirit after winning big on an instant lottery ticket on Thursday, December 8. But rather than pocket the cash, the lucky winner donated the winnings to charity by dropping the winning ticket into a Salvation Army collection kettle.
Read MoreNJ Woman Finds Lottery Ticket While Doing Her Taxes
Yokasta Boyer was prepping to do her taxes – sifting through records and documents – when she found an old Jersey Cash 5 lottery ticket. It was a winner.
Read MoreMoney For Nothing: Lottery & Sweepstakes Scams Also Target Taxpayers
I won the lottery this week despite the fact that I didn’t buy a ticket. I found out that I won after the directors of
Read MoreCiting Budget Woes, State Won’t Pay Up (Yet) On Big Lottery Winnings
Author’s Update: The Illinois Lottery disagrees with the characterization that a promise to pay in the future is an IOU, reaching out to say, “At
Read MoreEverybody Wins! Lotteries Like Mega Millions Benefit Taxpayers, Seniors, Schools, & More
Playing the lottery? Do you know where your dollars go?
Read MoreWhat You Can Learn From The Most Recent Lottery Winners
The final Powerball ticket holder has come forward to claim one half of record jackpot hosted by the Arizona lottery. The winner – who has
Read MoreWaffle House Waitress Wins Big In The Lottery, Loses At Tax Court
Growing up in North Carolina, I’ve seen my share of the inside of a Waffle House or two. In fact, my college roommate and I
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Reporting Dicey Income
Taxpayer asks: I have a difficult situation. I won a lot of money in my church’s 50/50. I know I have to report it as
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