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June 4, 2019
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I was issued a W2-G at time of sweepstakes winning. Company also issued me a 1099-misc. Which one do i claim?

  • June 4, 2019
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I won a sweepstakes and received a W2-g with my winnings. I have all of this entered on my 2016 Tax return Form. I recieved a 1099-Misc from the same company last month. Do i need to enter the 1099? Wouldn't it be double dipping? 

The W2-G has federal and state taxes on it. The 1099 shows the same total tax amount but doesn't have the tax breakdown.

Best answer by Irene2805

Congratulations on your win!

If the W-2G contained the entire amount of the winnings, do not include the information from the 1099.  Just keep it with your tax documents.  If you receive a letter from the IRS asking about the 1099, just explain that it duplicated the W-2G. 

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Irene2805Answer
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June 4, 2019

Congratulations on your win!

If the W-2G contained the entire amount of the winnings, do not include the information from the 1099.  Just keep it with your tax documents.  If you receive a letter from the IRS asking about the 1099, just explain that it duplicated the W-2G.