Gambling and taxes – what should you report?
Gambling is something that many people enjoy doing either on a regular basis or now and again. Of course, gambling is a much more enjoyable pastime when you are winning rather than losing! However, if you are one of the lucky ones on a winning streak you need to bear in mind that you’re probably going to have to give a slice of your good luck to the IRS, as it will be classed as taxable income.
In many cases, if you have been lucky enough to win a big jackpot the payer will actually deduct taxes from … Read more at 2009 Tax.