Gambling winnings are fully taxable on your return. You should include winnings from lottery, raffles, horse or dog racing, and casinos. If you won prizes, such as an automobile or a free trip, you would include the Fair Market Value of the prize won.
Typically, these winnings are reported to you on a Form W-2G. However, you are responsible to report all gambling winnings - even if no form was received.
Where do I report my W-2G?
Report your W-2G by following this path:
- Federal Section
- Income
- Less Common Income
- W-2G
I do not have a W-2G. Where do I report the income?
If you do not have a W-2G, report the income following this pathway:
- Federal Section
- Income
- Less Common Income
- Other Compensation
- Other Gambling Income not reported on W-2G
How do I report my gambling losses?
Gambling Losses can be reported on the gambling winnings screen if those losses are associated with the winnings being reported. Otherwise, they are reported in the return as Itemized Deductions (if you qualify) and are limited to the amount of gambling winnings.
Do not deduct the losses from the winnings. You must enter both the winnings and the losses.