He should move out of CA now, establish residency in a no-state-income tax state, and if CA drags their feet long enough, the state can’t go after his winnings with taxes - don’t know what the length of time is for CA. Unless they also have a law that if you win in CA, they steal taxes even if you aren’t a resident there.
“He should move out of CA now, establish residency in a no-state-income tax state, and if CA drags their feet long enough, the state can’t go after his winnings with taxes - don’t know what the length of time is for CA.”
CA does not tax the lottery winnings.
Multi-State lottery. Payout is handled by a non-profit, not California.