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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.
Sign the back of your ticket for your protection. You can collect a prize of up to and including $600 from any of the New York Lottery retailers. New York Lottery retailers can pay prizes on tickets presented up to a year after the draw.