You are not permitted to 'net' your winnings and losses.Ĭash is not the only kind of winnings you need to report.
For example, if you win $620 from a horse race but it cost you $20 to bet, your taxable winnings are $620, not $600 after subtracting your $20 wager. The second rule is that you can’t subtract the cost of gambling from your winnings. For example, if you hit the trifecta on Derby Day, you are required to report the winnings as income. The first rule is that the IRS requires you to report all winnings, whether the place that you gambled reports them to the IRS or not. You are required to report your winnings even if you don't receive a Form W-2G. You can’t use gambling losses to reduce your other taxable income. However, you can claim your gambling losses as a tax deduction if you itemize your deductions.
