MN Lottery Posts June 22 Powerball Numbers 17-19-21-45-48 as Pick 3 Draws 4-7-7

Q: How can a Minnesota lottery winner legally avoid millions in state taxes after hitting the jackpot?

A Minnesota jackpot winner generally cannot avoid Minnesota income tax if the ticket is claimed while they are a Minnesota resident. Lottery winnings are taxed as ordinary income in Minnesota, with a top rate of 9.85%, and prizes over $5,000 are subject to 7.25% state withholding. The main legal path sometimes discussed is changing domicile before claiming the prize to a state with no income tax, such as Florida, Texas or South Dakota. But that only works if the move is real and completed before the claim, and it can be heavily scrutinized. A last-minute paper move is risky, and winners need tax and legal advice because states may examine where the ticket was bought, where the winner lived, and whether the new residency is genuine. For most Minnesota winners, the practical issue is not avoiding state tax entirely but reducing the overall hit. Choosing the annuity instead of the lump sum can spread income over many years, which may help with tax planning, though large annual payments can still face high rates. Charitable giving, retirement contributions and other deductions may also reduce taxable income, but they do not erase the tax on the prize itself. Trusts can help with privacy, asset protection and estate planning, but they usually do not eliminate income tax on the winnings. The safest advice is to sign the ticket, secure it, and speak immediately with a CPA, tax attorney and estate-planning lawyer before claiming.

2 articles · Updated · SC Times · Jun 22

Minnesota Lottery released June 22 winning numbers across five games, led by Powerball at 17-19-21-45-48 with Powerball 13 and Power Play 2.
Lotto America drew 12-13-35-41-52 with Star Ball 5 and ASB 2, while Pick 3 came in at 4-7-7.
North 5 produced 20-21-30-31-33, and Gopher 5 drew 1-13-19-38-46.
The games run on different schedules: Powerball and Lotto America draw Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, Pick 3 and North 5 draw daily, and Gopher 5 draws Monday, Wednesday and Friday.