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I won $5,000 on a lottery ticket. I paid $200 state tax when i cashed in my ticket. On my state tax form it shows $5,000 winnings as income. Was I taxed twice?

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June 6, 2019
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On my tax return it carried the $5,000 over to my state but I have already paid $200 state tax up front. The lottery office gave me a check for $4800 and they said it was to pay the state tax. On my state tax form it shows $5,000 added in my income. Was I taxed on that $5,000 again?

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Best answer by Vanessa11_2

Yes and No, The statement says $5,000 because that is what you won and what needs to be reported to the IRS. So you will pay taxes on the full $5,000 to the Federal just like you did to the state.

You are not being taxed twice by the state as you are receiving a credit for that $200 paid towards what you would owe the state. However, if the $200 was not enough withheld when added to the rest of your income you may need to pay any additional amounts due. Just be sure to enter the $200 paid when entering your W-2G.

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Yes and No, The statement says $5,000 because that is what you won and what needs to be reported to the IRS. So you will pay taxes on the full $5,000 to the Federal just like you did to the state.

You are not being taxed twice by the state as you are receiving a credit for that $200 paid towards what you would owe the state. However, if the $200 was not enough withheld when added to the rest of your income you may need to pay any additional amounts due. Just be sure to enter the $200 paid when entering your W-2G.

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