Taxes

Discussion in 'Blackjack Tournament Strategy' started by shipman, Apr 1, 2005.

  1. shipman

    shipman Member

    How Much Taxes Are Taken Out Of The Million That Is Won At The MDBJ3 ? And If So Do They Take It Out That Same Day? :confused:
     
  2. TXtourplayer

    TXtourplayer Executive Member

    Depends

    If your from out of the country, yes they take it out before you get yours.

    If your from the U.S., they don't take them out unless you ask.

    The amount can vary that is owed, based on the winners other deductions.

    I hope this year I can find out personally all these problems, but I still have to get there first...LOL. I would love to have this problem to worry about.
     
  3. shipman

    shipman Member

    Thank you for answering my hopeful question.

    I'm from the good ol' U.S.A. and I would perfer them to take out the taxes right then and there. Do you have any clue on the percentage that they will take right off the top?
     
  4. rookie789

    rookie789 Active Member

    Shipman, You would be money ahead to take all the money without prepaying taxes, put it in the bank or other investments you are comfortable with and make quarterly estimated tax payments without any IRS penalty. Your CPA can advise you of quarterly tax payments due or you can contact the IRS for a worksheet to self calculate quarterly estimated taxes. Keep the money as long as you can, the IRS doesn't pay interest for early payment of taxes.
     
    Last edited: Apr 1, 2005
  5. shipman

    shipman Member

    Thanks For The Information. I Qualified In March So I Will Have To See What Happens! :1st:
     
  6. Springbac

    Springbac Member

    Quarterly Estimate Tax Payments

    If you are already making quarterly tax payments, they are based on the previous years income. So long as you make those payments, you do not have to increase your quarterly estimate if you have a big win. There will be no penalty for the current year, but next year your extimated tax payments may increase.
     
  7. Jackaroo

    Jackaroo New Member

    Uncle Sam gets his first

    In the case of the Hilton Million that’s $250k off the top.

    Gambling winnings have their own rules and tax form (the dreaded W-2G). For table games, if the winnings are at least 300 times the wager and more than $5000, withholding at a rate of 25% is required; you have no choice. :(

    Here’s a link to the appropriate page on the IRS site: Form W-2G Instructions

    Of course, come next April you'll pay a bit more. The top tax rate is 35%, all your exemptions are phased out to zero, your itemized deductions are limited, and the Alternative Minimum Tax applies. Is this a great country or what? :laugh:
     
  8. mdbjII-man

    mdbjII-man New Member

    nope, uncle sam has to wait

    Nothing is withheld from the $1,000,000 at the Hilton. You get a choice of cash (which they will not convert to a check) or Casino chips (which they will convert to a check), those 10 racks of $1000 chips have a good feel to them. In my case Uncle is going to have to wait until 4/14/05 to get his. If you are making quarterly estimated payments, 110% of your last years tax liability during the big win year avoids a penalty.
     
  9. TXtourplayer

    TXtourplayer Executive Member

    Confirmed

    I guess last years Million Dollar winner should know. Eric did they send you W-9 or WG-2 or another type of tax form from the Hilton? I know WSOB sent us W-9 forms.
     
  10. qgoggans

    qgoggans New Member

    I guess direct deposit is out the question.
     
  11. Jackaroo

    Jackaroo New Member

    Go figure

    :yikes: I guess I shoulda known better than to rely the IRS' own material.
     

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