Why are trips and prizes won on game show taxed even though they are said to be “free”?

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Why are trips and prizes won on game show taxed even though they are said to be “free”?

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In the US, the fair market value of large acquisitions are considered income. If you win a $100,000 car in a game show, the IRS considers that equivalent to being handed $100,000 in dollars for income tax purposes.

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