When reporting gambling income, the most important information on the Form W-2G is:
- Reportable winnings: This amount indicates gross winnings.
- Date won: This is the date of the winning event, not the date on which you were paid the winnings.
- Type of wager
if you can't e-file because of the missing info (TurboTax will probably prevent e-filing if critical info is missing)
Don't lie and say you never got it to an IRS agent (you can lie to the Turbotax program) because that will cause issues:
When You Lose Your Copy of Form W-2G
The IRS has almost certainly received a copy of your W-2G from the gambling establishment.
Dince contacting the Casino hasn't worked you can also contact the IRS and ask for a copy. You can always file without the form, being sure, of course, to accurately report your winnings. Sometimes, you'll get a letter from the IRS asking you to report the amount. Remember that the IRS has the copy in its system as the gambling establishment sent them the W-2G. When this happens, it's not a problem. Simply write back and explain that although you've lost the form, you did correctly report the winnings on your return.
