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Jun 5, 2019 1:49 AM UTC
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Deduct gambling expense how

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    DoninGA
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    Jun 5, 2019 1:49 AM UTC

    Gambling losses can only be deducted up to the amount of the gambling winnings.  Gambling winnings are reported on Form 1040 Schedule 1 on Line 21 as Other Income.  Gambling Losses are reported on Form 1040 Schedule A as a Miscellaneous itemized deduction.  Gambling losses are not a one-for-one reduction in winnings.  Your total itemized deductions reported on Form 1040 Schedule A must be greater than the standard deduction for your filing status to have any tax benefit.

    To enter, edit or delete Gambling Winnings and Losses -

    • Click on Federal Taxes (Personal using Home and Business)
    • Click on Wages and Income (Personal Income using Home and Business)
    • Click on I'll choose what I work on (if shown)
    • Scroll down to Less Common Income
    • On Gambling Winnings, click the start or update button

    Or enter gambling winnings on w-2g in the Search box in the upper right of the program screen.  Click on Jump to gambling winnings on w-2g