Whether you have to file a tax return for the city in which a casino that you won at depends on your facts and circumstances. Such as; What state you live in; what city you won in, what state that is...
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Whether you have to file a tax return for the city in which a casino that you won at depends on your facts and circumstances. Such as; What state you live in; what city you won in, what state that is in, and how much you won. We can answer generally but would need to know more details to give a more specific answer. You can come back and provide more specific information if you like. States have different rules for taxing gambling winnings. If the city that you won money in is in a different state, you will likely have to file a non-resident tax return for that state the casino is located in, if that state has an income tax. The state where you won the money taxes money earned within its state (if it has a state income tax). You may get a credit on your home state tax return to avoid double taxation, depending on your state's rules. See How do I file a nonresident state tax return? If you win in a city that imposes a local income tax on residents or nonresidents (like Philadelphia or Detroit), you may need to file a municipal tax return to report that income, even if you don't live there. It would depend on the city's rules for taxation. You can contact the city's Department of Finance to find this out. All gambling winnings are considered taxable income for federal purposes, regardless of the amount you won or whether you received a Form W-2G or other tax document from the casino you won at. You will report your gambling winnings in TurboTax in the Income section under Less Common Income and then Prizes, Awards and Gambling winnings. This will flow to your state tax return. If you received a Form W2-G for your winnings, you can use this as a guide for entering it. How do I enter a W-2G? If you need to file a Nonresident State tax return, you should prepare it first before preparing your own resident state tax return. This way, TurboTax can properly calculate the tax credit your home state may have for taxes paid in other states. This prevents any double taxation. For additional information, please see: Everything You Need to Know About Filing Taxes on Winnings How to Pay Taxes on Gambling Winnings and Losses Can I deduct my gambling losses? Multiple States—Where to File Please return to Community if you have any additional information or questions and we would be happy to help.