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December 31, 2024
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What if I lost more than I won in gambling?

  • December 31, 2024
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    Best answer by Mike9241

    If you are not a professional gambler, your winnings are taxable and reported on schedule 1 line 8. losses are limited to the income and are reported on schedule A as an itemized deduction. losses in excess of winnings can not be carried over to next year.  

     

    a professional gambler reports winnings, losses and expenses on schedule C. losses and expenses can't exceed winnings. 

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    Mike9241
    Level 15
    Mike9241Level 15Answer
    Level 15
    December 31, 2024

    If you are not a professional gambler, your winnings are taxable and reported on schedule 1 line 8. losses are limited to the income and are reported on schedule A as an itemized deduction. losses in excess of winnings can not be carried over to next year.  

     

    a professional gambler reports winnings, losses and expenses on schedule C. losses and expenses can't exceed winnings. 

    Mike9241
    Hal_Al
    Level 15
    Level 15
    December 31, 2024

    Gambling losses are only an itemized deduction. Until all you itemized deduction exceed your standard deduction ($14,600 single, $29,200 Married filing Jointly for 2024) you will see no benefit. Itemized deductions are instead of the standard deduction, not in addition to it.