Get your taxes done using TurboTax

The EIN and the name of the payer are the key components that the IRS is checking through e-file for identity of the payer. Only they can tell you the actual name that is listed with the IRS.

You can enter the winnings without using the W-2G by following the steps below. The most important action is that all of your income is recorded on the tax return.  The IRS already has copies of the W-2G in their possession so entering them in the software is a convenience.  And if there is any federal (and/or state) withholding you can enter that as well.

1. Sign into your TurboTax Account
2. Click on Continue where I left off
3. On the left side screen, select Federal then Wages & Income
4. On the Wages & Income screen, scroll to Less Common Income and Show more
5. Scroll down to Gambling Winnings and Start/Revisit
6. On the Review your W2-G info screen, delete it by clicking on the trash can. 
7. On the Let’s check for winnings not reported on a W2-G screen, answer yes to Did you (or XXX) receive any other gambling or lottery winnings not reported on a W-2G?.
8. On the Let’s check for winnings not reported on a W2-G screen, enter your winnings and Continue
9. On the Let us know if you had any gambling losses in 2022 screen, enter your Gambling Losses and Done.

If you have federal withholding (and/or state) follow the instructions below:

1. On the left side screen, select Federal then Deductions & Credits
2. On the Your tax breaks screen, scroll down to Estimates and Other Taxes Paid, Show more
3. Select Income Taxes Paid then Start/Revisit
4. On the Income Taxes Paid screen, scroll down to Other Income Taxes Paid in 2022 then Withholding not already entered on a W-2 or 1099, Start/Revisit
5. On the Do you have any withholding you haven’t entered yet? screen, answer Yes
6. Enter the federal and state withholding amounts (be sure to select your state if applicable)

Source: Expert DianeW777