Filipino spouse of American citizen retired and living in the Philippines wins lottery. Can the IRS assume the husband is liable for taxes on at least half of the winnings? What if the Filipino refuses to pay?
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Filipino spouse of American citizen retired and living in the Philippines wins lottery. Can the IRS assume the husband is liable for taxes on at least half of the winnings? What if the Filipino refuses to pay?
evrrrdy1 says:
As long as the American citizen files a separate tax return, he has no U.S. tax liability.
February 6, 2010, 2:16 pmJss says:
Yes he has to report income since he is assumed to own 50% of the lottery proceeds. You need to consult with a Tax attorney as there are legal considerations to be made since the Phillippines are a protectorate of the US.
February 6, 2010, 2:42 pmI don’t know if you have to report 50% or 100% on a joint return. Would require a lot of research.
Anna says:
Did you win the UK lottery? Me too!
February 6, 2010, 3:14 pm