A win in the lotteries, casinos, gaming tournaments, horse and dog racing, game shows, keno and other wins in the USA can make you ecstatic but usually this feeling is dampened by the IRS. Whatever you win is subject to…

Winning Big: Gambling is addictive. If you took a trip and won some cash, you might think you’re on easy street. But you’ll be in from a rude awakening if your earnings were not reported to the IRS. Yes, believe…

Jackpot! If you’ve got a gambling spirit, chances are you’ve probably invested a good amount of time into casinos. But if you win big in Vegas, don’t let the thrill of victory cloud your head. If you’ve won money from…

Do you enjoy gambling? Many people find it enjoyable and relaxing to go to a casino and spend time at the slots or tables. A big problem we see as accountants is that most people don’t understand how the winnings…

If you make any winnings in the gambling, you need to report the full amount of the winnings for the year on line 21 on Form 1040. You can deduct the losses you make from gambling for the year, on…