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While lottery winnings are subject to state income tax in most states, withholding tax varies from zero (California, Delaware, Pennsylvania, and the states with no state income tax) to over 12 percent in New York City.
taxes: The CT Lottery is required by law to report and withhold 25% for Federal income taxes on all gambling winnings valued at more than $5,000. (Under certain circumstances this tax rate may be 30%.) In addition, the CT Lottery is required to report to the IRS gambling winnings of $600 or more AND at least 300 times the amount of the wager.