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Old 03-01-2007, 03:08 PM
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Can someone please explain how signers work? I almost had one yesterday and now am determined to have one this weekend. . .

In particularly, what percentage of winnings they take for tax?
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Old 03-01-2007, 03:14 PM
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Can someone please explain how signers work? I almost had one yesterday and now am determined to have hit one this weekend. . .

In particularly, what percentage of winnings they take for tax?

I believe 20% (not positive though).

Good luck getting a signer this weekend! If you find out which race it will be in.. please post the picks cause I wouldnt mind a signer also!
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Old 03-01-2007, 03:14 PM
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I think it's different from place to place -- as for me, I've possibly never had a signer big enough to get taxes taken out on the spot.

I've never had to pay taxes up front, but I've had to sign and therefore had to without a doubt claim on my tax return. Actually just claimed last year's
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Old 03-01-2007, 03:16 PM
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over 5000 is 28%

no tax taken out if below 5k


between 602-5000 you still have to sign but no taxes taken out
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Old 03-01-2007, 03:18 PM
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all i know is if you win 600 or more for a $1 bet then you have to sign for it.
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Old 03-01-2007, 07:37 PM
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Difernt states have differnt rules. Dome have statr taxes also. The sure thing it is reported to Irs.
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Old 03-01-2007, 07:45 PM
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600 or more in ny on a doller bet you do have to sign... i hit 4 pick fours in 06 for a doller that i recived over 600 on and had to sign for everyone.
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Old 03-01-2007, 08:54 PM
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over 5000 is 28%

no tax taken out if below 5k


between 602-5000 you still have to sign but no taxes taken out

this has been my experience

as a rule you want to make multiple $1 exotic wagers instead of $2 and above in hopes that your half will be under. There is nothing more deflating than to win $602.10. It's like losing but not. Everyone laughs and throws things at you.
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Old 03-01-2007, 09:15 PM
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I have heard from a few people that NY OTB winners over age 65 don't have to sign in most cases.

I'm not sure if that is true or not. Anyone know for sure?
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Old 03-01-2007, 09:21 PM
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That doesn't exist in the tax code.
Must be an Urban Legend.
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