[vpFREE] Re: 1099's

I think the responders may be missing the question, which was about a 1099, not about a W-2G.

A W-2G is the form you receive for "Certain Gaming Winnings"

A 1099 is for Miscellaneous Income.

Not all 1099s from casinos are eligible to have gaming losses taken against them, when submitting your tax return.

For example, if you swipe your players card at Casino A and get entered into a drawing and win...then no gaming took place and most likely the 1099 would not be eligible to have gaming losses taken against the winnings. That contest could be considered a lottery, since there was no condition that gambling must have taken place to be eligible for the drawing.

This is a very gray area, which is why I recommended consulting with a CPA or EA who specializes in gaming.

Don the Dentist

--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, NC Wanderer <larbo929@...> wrote:
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> You may deduct gambling losses only if you itemize deductions. Claim your gambling losses as a miscellaneous deduction that is not subject to the 2% limit on Form 1040, Schedule A (PDF). However, the amount of losses you deduct may not be more than the amount of gambling income reported on your return. It is important to keep an accurate diary or similar record of your gambling winnings and losses. To deduct your losses, you must be able to provide receipts, tickets, statements or other records that show the amount of both your winnings and losses. Refer to Publication 529, Miscellaneous Deductions, for more information.
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> --- On Tue, 2/9/10, Don the Dentist <dds6@...> wrote:
> It depends...best to get in contact with a CPA or EA who has experience filing gaming related tax returns.
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> --- In vpFREE@yahoogroups. com, Dean Nishijima <midorinish@ ...> wrote:
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> > Hi everyone,
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> > For the first time we've had the good fortune to win a slot tournament
> > for which a 1099 form was issued. We've heard conflicting reports as
> > to whether you can deduct your gambling losses against this win. Any
> > help on this matter would be appreciated.
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> > Thanks.
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