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February 13, 2025
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Can I report a prize won due to playing slot machines as gambling wins without a W-2G so I can offset the wins with my win/loss even though I was issued a 1099 MISC?

  • February 13, 2025
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    Best answer by DoninGA

    You can report gambling winnings without a W-2G.  When asked for the W-2G just select No and continue.

     

    Gambling losses can only be deducted up to the amount of the gambling winnings.
    Gambling winnings are reported on Form 1040 Schedule 1 on Line 8b. The amount from Part I of Schedule 1 Line 10 flows to Form 1040 Line 8.
    Gambling Losses are reported on Form 1040 Schedule A as a Other Itemized Deductions. Gambling losses are not a one-for-one reduction in winnings. Your total itemized deductions reported on Form 1040 Schedule A must be greater than the standard deduction for your filing status to have any tax benefit.


    To enter, edit or delete Gambling Winnings and Losses -

    Click on Federal Taxes (Personal using Home and Business)
    Click on Wages and Income (Personal Income using Home and Business)
    Click on I'll choose what I work on (if shown)
    Scroll down to Less Common Income
    On Prizes, Awards, and Gambling Winnings, click the start or update button


    Or enter w2g in the Search box in the upper right of the program screen. Click on Jump to w2g

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    DoninGA
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    February 13, 2025

    You can report gambling winnings without a W-2G.  When asked for the W-2G just select No and continue.

     

    Gambling losses can only be deducted up to the amount of the gambling winnings.
    Gambling winnings are reported on Form 1040 Schedule 1 on Line 8b. The amount from Part I of Schedule 1 Line 10 flows to Form 1040 Line 8.
    Gambling Losses are reported on Form 1040 Schedule A as a Other Itemized Deductions. Gambling losses are not a one-for-one reduction in winnings. Your total itemized deductions reported on Form 1040 Schedule A must be greater than the standard deduction for your filing status to have any tax benefit.


    To enter, edit or delete Gambling Winnings and Losses -

    Click on Federal Taxes (Personal using Home and Business)
    Click on Wages and Income (Personal Income using Home and Business)
    Click on I'll choose what I work on (if shown)
    Scroll down to Less Common Income
    On Prizes, Awards, and Gambling Winnings, click the start or update button


    Or enter w2g in the Search box in the upper right of the program screen. Click on Jump to w2g