Form W-2G, Certain Gambling Winnings
Form W-2G reports gambling winnings and any federal income tax withheld on them. Fill in the official IRS PDF below and download it.
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What is W-2G?
Form W-2G, Certain Gambling Winnings, is the information return a casino, lottery, racetrack, sportsbook, or other payer issues when gambling winnings cross the reporting thresholds. Whether a payment is reportable depends on the type of gambling, the amount won, and generally the ratio of the winnings to the wager, and some winnings are also subject to federal income tax withholding.
The payer gives copies to the winner and files Copy A with the IRS. Winners report gambling income on their tax return whether or not they receive a W-2G; the form simply documents the larger payouts and any tax already withheld.
Who files W-2G?
- Casinos reporting slot machine, bingo, keno, and table-related winnings above the thresholds
- State lotteries and sweepstakes payers reporting large prizes
- Racetracks and sportsbooks reporting wins that meet the amount and wager-ratio tests
- Poker tournament sponsors reporting qualifying tournament winnings
How to fill out W-2G
- Enter the payer’s name, address, and federal identification number, and the winner’s name, address, and taxpayer identification number.
- Report the gross winnings, the date won, and the type of wager in the numbered boxes.
- Enter any federal income tax withheld, including backup withholding if the winner did not provide a TIN.
- Complete the state boxes if state tax was withheld, and have the winner sign where the form requires it.
- Download the PDF, give the winner their copies by the annual deadline, and file Copy A with the IRS electronically or on official scannable forms.
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Frequently asked questions
What winnings trigger a W-2G?
It depends on the game. Common triggers are 1,200 dollars or more from bingo or slots, 1,500 dollars or more from keno, more than 5,000 dollars from poker tournaments, and 600 dollars or more from other wagers when the payout is at least 300 times the wager. Check the current instructions for the exact rules.
Do I owe tax if I never got a W-2G?
Yes. All gambling winnings are taxable income regardless of whether a form was issued. The W-2G thresholds only control when the payer must report, not when you must.
Can I deduct my gambling losses against these winnings?
Only if you itemize deductions, and only up to the amount of winnings you report. Keep records such as tickets and statements to substantiate losses. Special rules apply to professional gamblers.