With no lotto winner, the combined Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots stand at an astounding $2.2 billion. Yes, billions. The Mega Millions jackpot has reached $1.6 billion while the Powerball pot is up to $620 million. These world record astonishing numbers seem even more likely to brew big potential liabilities. Of course, everyone should know that taxes on winning tickets are an unavoidable downside. But who wouldn’t want this tax problem? Even after taxes, there’s lots left over, right? First there is the cash v. annuity question, but taxes will come out of either one. Lottery winnings are taxed……
