It seems that winners don't actually get the million-dollar prize due to taxes and rules, and that also applies to Season 19 winner Richard Goodall. There's a disclaimer that flashes by at the foot of every single episode of the contest that reads in part,

Richard Goodall, a 55-year-old Terre Haute, Indiana singer, won the million-dollar prize on "America's Got Talent," after impressing judges with his story and talent.

Richard Goodall is the winner of 'AGT' season 19. But there is a complicated reason why the former janitor won't receive the total $1 million prize.

America’s Got Talent’ judge Heidi Klum tells Fox News Digital how she always ‘believed’ in the janitor Richard Goodall, as he takes home the grand prize.

Richard Goodall has been named the winner of season 19 of America’s Got Talent. Known as the singing janitor, he took home the $1 million grand prize.

Are you curious about who won America’s Got Talent this year? Season 19 of America’s Got Talent has come to a dramatic close, leaving fans excited and eager to know the results. After a season filled with stunning acts and emotional moments,

America’s Got Talent’ judge Howie Mandel tells Fox News Digital janitor Richard Goodall winning the competition and his performance with the band Journey was ‘life changing.’