Can the IRS hold a husband liable if his alien spouse wins the lottery in her foreign country?

Filipino spouse of American citizen retired and living in the Philippines wins lottery. Can the IRS assume the husband is liable for taxes on at least half of the winnings? What if the Filipino refuses to pay?Can the IRS hold a husband liable if his alien spouse wins the lottery in her foreign country?
As long as the American citizen files a separate tax return, he has no U.S. tax liability.Can the IRS hold a husband liable if his alien spouse wins the lottery in her foreign country?
Yes he has to report income since he is assumed to own 50% of the lottery proceeds. You need to consult with a Tax attorney as there are legal considerations to be made since the Phillippines are a protectorate of the US.





I don't know if you have to report 50% or 100% on a joint return. Would require a lot of research.
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