I just got a letter from IRS -- I forgot to include gambling winning but will off set that will losses ....how do I amend it and fax it in or can you help?

[toddyhawk]

I need to amend, itemize and fax it in .. can you help?

[toddyhawk]

In the box for state tx ID .. it is blank .. what is the state Tax ID for Golden Nugget, Las Vegas , NV?
I called but no luck - where can i find this?

[SweetieJean]

Nevada does not have a state income tax. Is that where you live?

[toddyhawk]

no but I have to enter id number still

[SweetieJean]

Does the W-2G have anything in Boxes 13-15?

[Hal_Al]

You do not need the state tax ID#. That would only be required if state tax was withheld (box 15). Leave boxes 13-18 blank at the W-2G screen

[SweetieJean]

HalAl is referring to Form W-2 (wages) . On a W-2G, it's boxes 13-18.
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[Hal_Al]

Thanks, above comment revised

[toddyhawk]

it's blank on my form.... finally got a hold of some at casino who knew their tax id number .... I had to enter a number on the tax form on turbo tax .. tried to without it but it would not let me ... at least it is resolved

[Critter]

Sadly ... if you had just said you didn't have a W-2g you would have made one entry on the next screen  instead of stressing for hours over something that didn't matter ... just saying... the program is so annoying.

[Critter]

Click the tax year you need to amend for specific instructions.

·       2015 

·       2014

·       2013

·       2012

Related Information:

·       What does it mean to "amend" a return?

·       Do I Need to Amend my Tax Return?

·       Will amending delay my original tax refund?

·       What is the deadline for filing an amended return?

·       Can I e-file my 1040X to amend my return?

[SweetieJean]

You may need to amend State as well. Some states do not allow a deduction for losses, even though they tax winnings.

[Hal_Al]

Amended returns can only be mailed. You should send it tho the IRS office that sent you the letter, along with a cover letter and copy of their letter.

Gambling losses are only deductible, on the fedearl return, s an itemized deduction and are limited to your winnings. If your original return used the standard deduction, you may see little or no reduction in the amount of taxable winnings.