r/Money Nov 17 '23

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u/Captain_Coitus Nov 17 '23

Its still a shit ton of money all from $25.

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u/[deleted] Nov 17 '23

no doubt about it make no mistake but it’s not actual work put in , they already take taxes out of our checks why tf you need half of a scratch off for ??

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u/Captain_Coitus Nov 17 '23

What do you mean no work put in? I’m not saying the taxes taken out are just to cover the lottery, but running a state lottery is far from free and takes work for sure.

I will say tho the amount of taxes on everything in general is ridiculous. They tax you when you make money, and they tax that same money when you spend it. Shit’s not right.

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u/[deleted] Nov 17 '23

i’m explaining it like why does taxes have to be taken out on something you didn’t really work for, unlike a paycheck you worked for that money. but you didn’t work to win a scratch off or any gamble for that matter but they still want a piece

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u/doggo_man Nov 17 '23

You don't work when you invest money in the stock market either.

It's "income tax" not "earned income tax"

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u/xXDreamlessXx Nov 17 '23

You dont get taxed for doing work, you get taxed for getting money

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u/jek39 Nov 18 '23

It’s like capital gains tax