Do I have to pay taxes on a home entertainment center I won?
December 8, 2003
From: Troy
Date: Sun, 23 Nov 2003
I just won a home entertainment center worth about $10,000, and I would like to know what I will have to pay for taxes on it. I live in Michigan.
Everyone is telling me I will have to pay 30%. Please tell me that isn't right.
Best regards,
Troy
Answer
Date: Mon, 01 Dec 2003
Hello Troy,
I'm sorry, but prizes and awards are taxable. The rate that applies depends on how much other taxable income you have. Why don't you visit a tax advisor, have a projection done, and ask for suggestions about what you might do before the end of the year to reduce your tax bill.
Good luck!
Mike Gray
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