1099-MISC given by casino

[memartin76]

I live in Texas. we have no state taxes. I won a drawing in Louisiana for $750. They asked me if I wanted the taxes taken out right there and then,, I said yes. My 1099-MISC has federal income tax withheld and La state tax withheld. Am I still suppose to file on my taxes? If so under what ?

[IsabellaG]

Here's what the State of Louisiana has to say about that: "Gambling winnings earned in Louisiana is considered to be Louisiana sourced income. A nonresident who received gambling winnings from Louisiana sources and who is required to file a federal income tax return must file a Louisiana return reporting the Louisiana income earned. If the amount withheld is overpaid, a refund of the difference will be issued or credited to the tax liability for the following year, based upon the taxpayer's return."

So you do have to file a Nonresident tax return for LA, and if the casino overwithheld your state tax, you'll get a refund.

[LudwigVan_fan]

I realize it is dangerous to generalize.  However, having said that, it is my opinion that most states with an income tax, will want a return filed for income earned, received, etc. in that state.  Depending upon the state, they may or may not have reciprocity with the person's resident state.  In most cases, if there is reciprocity, it is possible a return may not have to be filed.  But, it needs to be researched as to the state the income is sourced, what type of income, and whether the person's resident state has reciprocity with the source state for that kind of income.