tlrussell
Pre-takeoff checklist
THe witholdingis 25% if the winner provides a SSN if they don't then it's 28%1. The only way to do this legit, is to use a non-profit 501(c) for the proceeds. Otherwise, it's just considered gambling.
2. You'd only have to pay taxes on the market value of the A/C. IRS forms will be submitted for that value so that appropriate (28%?) taxes can be charged.