Why Florida Lottery deduct 25%?

Question

Why Florida Lottery deduct 25%?

Answer 1

It's like that everywhere. Besides, if you're a lottery winner, don't complain, BE HAPPY! You still have at least a good million or so I'm sure, so what are you belly-aching about?

What you do with your winnings though, years down the road, that's all up to you, that's a different story.

Answer 2

It's not just in Florida, it's Uncle Sam, the Feds. Mandatory, supplemental Federal Taxes that must be paid on all large, lottery winnings. Everyone must pay on substantial winnings over $1199, usually.

Answer 3

They are greedy. Heck the Cali lotto deducts even more!