From Jackpot to Just Enough: The Deductions That Quietly Gut Kerala Lottery Prizes Before You See a Rupee
That advertised jackpot number? It's not what lands in your account. Between Kerala's source-level deductions and the IRS waiting on the other end, US-based winners often walk away with a fraction of what they expected. Here's exactly where the money goes — and how much disappears before you ever touch it.