Lottery and tax

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estelle123
estelle123 Posts: 446 Forumite
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My son has just won 8,000 euros on the spanish lottery,if he brings it back to the UK does he have to declare it to the Taxman and then pay tax on it.

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  • fengirl_2
    fengirl_2 Posts: 4,530 Forumite
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    Lottery and other gambling winnings are not taxable in the UK.
    £705,000 raised by client groups in the past 18 mths :beer:
  • zygurat789
    zygurat789 Posts: 4,263 Forumite
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    However, it would be adviseable to keep proof that it was gambling winnings in case there is ever an enquiry.
    The only thing that is constant is change.
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