Get 1993 Form W-2g

Even if you don't receive a W-2G, you're required to report your gambling winnings as income. 6 It's important to keep documents such as wager statements and payment slips any time you gamble. Those documents will also help verify the accuracy of the information on any W-2G forms you receive.

How is gambling taxed? Gambling-related activity can't be taxed because it's not a regular source of income and isn't derived from employment, property or other viable sources. Gambling isn't considered a business, and most Canadians don't make a living on their winnings.

There is a two step process to claiming your refund. First, you must have a U.S. ITIN (more information below), which is a Taxpayer Identification Number. Secondly, you must file a U.S. non-resident tax return after the end of the year. To request an ITIN from the IRS, you must complete form W-7.

Bingo, Keno, and Slot Machines File Form W-2G for every person to whom you pay $1,200 or more in gambling winnings from bingo or slot machines, or $1,500 or more from keno after the price of the wager for the winning keno game is deducted.

How do I get my W-2G form? You can get the general instructions at IRS.gov or by calling 1-800-TAX-FORM (1-800-829-3676). File Form W-2G, Certain Gambling Winnings, to report gambling winnings and any federal income tax withheld on those winnings.

The notable change in the October 2023 revision of Form W-9 is the addition of a new line 3b. Flow-through entities, which pass their income through to their owners or partners for tax purposes, are now required to complete this line if they have direct or indirect foreign partners, owners, or beneficiaries.

You must report all gambling winnings on Form 1040 or Form 1040-SR (use Schedule 1 (Form 1040)PDF), including winnings that aren't reported on a Form W-2GPDF.