Modifies gross income tax withholding requirements for certain State Lottery winnings received by persons without social security or tax identification number.
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Overview
This bill changes how New Jersey collects income tax from lottery winnings. Specifically, it requires the New Jersey State Lottery to withhold a 3% gross income tax on lottery winnings paid to individuals who don’t have a federal social security number or tax identification number. This applies to prizes exceeding $600, and currently, the withholding rate is 8% for those without identification.
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Michael Testa
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