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Her winnings are income to her.  If more than $13,500, she must file a tax return, report the winnings and pay tax.  If half her social security plus her winnings are more than $25,000, part of her social security will also be taxable.  

 

If her winnings are more than $4700, you can't claim her as a dependent this year.  However, if you still provided more than half her overall financial support, you can still deduct her medical expenses that you paid, even though she is not a dependent this year. 

 

You would never report her winnings on your tax return.