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By law the Lottery Commission is required to report any winnings that are over $599 to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Winnings that exceed $5,000 will have a federal tax withholding imposed on them of 25%, the top federal graduated rate is 35%. If you are not a resident of the United States and you win an amount over $599 a federal withholding tax of %30 will be issued. The State of New Hampshire signed into law as of July 1, 2009 a 10% gambling tax that is withheld from all lottery winnings of $600 and greater. | | | |
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In order to play the New Hampshire you must be 18 years or older to purchase a ticket. All tickets must be purchased from a licenced New Hampshire retailer. | | | |
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Any unclaimed prizes for Instant games expire one year after the game has closed, Online games expire one year from the draw date.. | | | |
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Of every dollar paid out approximately 30 cents goes back to the state in the form of aid to education. Approximately 12 cents goes toward the cost of sales and approximately 2 cents goes toward operating expenses. | | | |
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In the state of New Hampshire law requires the winner's name, town and amount won to be made available as public information. Other information like a winner's street address and phone number are not considered public information. | | | |
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