A Washington State man who visits the Toronto area on business frequently won $7.5 million in a Canadian lottery with the first ticket he purchased.
Sean Mayer, a director of a U.S. construction company bought the Lotto 6/49 ticket for the Jan. 3 draw at a suburban gas station, the Toronto Star reported.
Tuesday, he and his wife Joni collected their check at the Ontario Lottery and Gaming headquarters in Toronto. The couple said they hadn't made any decisions on what to do with the windfall, apart from buying a $1,000 soccer net for their son.
While Canadian citizens do not have to pay income tax on lottery winnings, Mayer said he had consulted with a tax lawyer and was told he'll have to pay the U.S. Internal Revenue Service about $2.1 million when he returns home.
Mrs. Mayer said that was fine, as they could still retire on the balance, the Star said.
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Sean Mayer, a director of a U.S. construction company bought the Lotto 6/49 ticket for the Jan. 3 draw at a suburban gas station, the Toronto Star reported.
Tuesday, he and his wife Joni collected their check at the Ontario Lottery and Gaming headquarters in Toronto. The couple said they hadn't made any decisions on what to do with the windfall, apart from buying a $1,000 soccer net for their son.
While Canadian citizens do not have to pay income tax on lottery winnings, Mayer said he had consulted with a tax lawyer and was told he'll have to pay the U.S. Internal Revenue Service about $2.1 million when he returns home.
Mrs. Mayer said that was fine, as they could still retire on the balance, the Star said.
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