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    Nov 29, 2012, 03:16 PM
    Lottery Winnings
    My wife tells me she heard on the news if you're an illegal alien without any documentation you can collect on a USA lottery. You must pay taxes of course.

    I didn't know that?
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    Nov 29, 2012, 03:20 PM
    An "illegal" without documentation wouldn't have a SS number and, therefore, taxes would be an issue. Depending on the dollar amount the US and the State collect their money up front.

    Where did your wife hear this?
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    Nov 29, 2012, 04:18 PM
    On the news?
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    Nov 30, 2012, 06:13 AM
    There is no residency requirement for purchasing a lottery ticket.
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    Nov 30, 2012, 06:31 AM
    Very good
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    Dec 6, 2012, 07:14 AM
    In case the winner is illegal alien, he/she can collect $$$ and pay taxes just like us. Social Security Number is not the problem. IRS will issue TIN for tax purpose.
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    Dec 6, 2012, 08:08 AM
    Very interesting information
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