Gambling winnings on w2g

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June 7, 2019
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no state code/id is given on form, it's left blank, how do I bypass this info?

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Best answer by DawnC0

If a state ID number is not printed on your paper W-2G, then you can use the "Payers' Federal Identification Number" number in its place. This is known as a Form format error, and should not result in a delay in processing your return. But make sure that you select the state you won the money in the drop-down box.

You can edit the W-2 Gs by typing "W2G"-no dashes, in the search bar at the top right of your program and then selecting "Jump to W-2G" and hitting enter.

As you enter of your Form W-2G s for your gambling winnings, the state section is coded to box 13.

Do not enter a zero if the box on your paper W2-G is blank.

If there is a dollar amount in box 14 or 15, then in order to e-file, you will need a state id number in box 13. Enter the same Federal ID number and select the State you won the money in

If there is not a dollar amount in box 14 or 15, then leave 13 through 15 blank.

DawnC0Answer

Level 12

You can edit the W-2 Gs by typing "W2G"-no dashes, in the search bar at the top right of your program and then selecting "Jump to W-2G" and hitting enter.

As you enter of your Form W-2G s for your gambling winnings, the state section is coded to box 13.

Do not enter a zero if the box on your paper W2-G is blank.

If there is a dollar amount in box 14 or 15, then in order to e-file, you will need a state id number in box 13. Enter the same Federal ID number and select the State you won the money in

If there is not a dollar amount in box 14 or 15, then leave 13 through 15 blank.

Tess92

Level 2

I have W2G-s from different casinos in Missouri. In box 14, one of them identifies the box as "state winnings" and has the total winnings amount. On another W2G in Missouri, another casino identifies the box as "state income tax withheld" and doesn't have a box labeled "state winnings". Bottom line is do I have to report both gross winnings in Box 1 and also report state winnings in box 14? Or if reported on line one, does it automatically get included in state income?

MATAX21

Level 2

@AmyC If I received a w2g form with box 13 and 15 filled out but nothing in 14, how do i e-file? Every time I try to move forward it says that box 14 has to have a larger value than box 15. Do I put the same value in box 14 that is in box 1?

LeonardS

Level 14

Yes, you can use the value in Box 1 Reportable winnings in Box 14 State winnings. Box 14 has to be larger than Box 15 because Box 15 State Income withheld is a percentage of your state winnings.

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MH2

Level 2

I live in California and have won a few 'handpays' in some Las Vegas casinos. On most of the W2G forms the state section is completely blank. I know Nevada doesn't have state tax. Do I still need to fill something out in the turbotax program or can I just leave this blank.

I also received a 1099-MISC that was issued by a company in New Jersey for a prize winnings. Would this be considered an out-of-state income resource or can I just answer 'no' to the question "have you earned any income in other states"?

DMarkM1

Level 15

No, you can leave the state field blank in TurboTax if it is blank on your forms. All income from W2s that is taxable by your resident state will transfer over automatically as part of your federal adjusted gross income.

As for the prize winninngs, generally yes, you would answer "Yes" to receiving money from another state in the "My Info" section. Depending on the state there may not be a tax return filing requirement (income too low for example). Each state has it's own filing requirement for non-residents.

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