Argentina
Argentina's prize tax (Ley 20.630) takes 31% of the amount above an exempt threshold, withheld before payment.
Argentina taxes lottery and similar prizes under Law 20,630: a 31% rate applied to 90% of the prize (an effective 27.9%), withheld at source by the paying entity, on prizes above an indexed exempt minimum. Prizes below the exempt threshold are not taxed, and provincial levies may also apply to some games.
Regulator: Provincial lottery institutes (ALEA members); Lotería de la Ciudad in Buenos Aires — official site
Full country guide: every Argentina game, ranked, with tax rules. For a cross-border view, see lottery tax in every country and the after-tax prize calculator.
This page is general information, not tax advice. Rules change and personal circumstances matter — for a significant win, pay a local professional before you claim.
Last verified: 2026-08-29