How do I handle a 1099-K from Paypal that was actually transactions from a gaming site? Therefore, it's gambling wins and not a business at all.

[IreneS]

Normally gambling winnings are reported on form W-2G.  You received Form 1099-K because the payments were made electronically.  You can enter your gambling or prize winnings reported on a 1099-K in TurboTax by following these steps:

1. Click on Federal Taxes > Wages & Income  > I'll choose what I work on
   
2. In the Less Common Income section , click on the Start/Update box next to Gambling Winnings.  [Screenshot #1]
3. On the Gambling Winnings screen, click the Yes box.
4. If you've already entered some gambling winnings, you will see a screen, Form W-2G Summary.  Click the blue box, Add Another W-2G.  [Screenshot #2]
   
5. Continue through the screens, entering the requested information. 
6. You will also be able to enter your gambling losses, since gambling losses can be deducted as an itemized deduction up to the total of reported gambling and prize winnings.  [Screenshot #3]

If taxes were withheld, enter the withholding using these steps:

1. Click on Federal > Deductions & Credits
2. Go to the Estimates and Other Taxes Paid section and click on the Start/Update box next to Other Income Taxes.
3. On the Other income taxes screen, go to the Other Income Taxes Paid in 2015 section and click on the box next to Withholding not already entered on a W-2 or 1099.
4. Enter any withholding and click Continue.

[Vangmx]

Does this also apply to Sweepstakes Winnings? So I can file my 1099k under the same steps? And what about sweepstake losses? 

[GeorgeM777]

@Vangmx.  Yes, sweepstakes winnings/prizes are handled the same way that gambling winnings are handled.  As a way of background, Form 1099-K is used by the IRS to track payments that you received from credit cards, debit cards, or electronic payment services (Square, PayPal, ePay, etc.).  For 2021, the IRS does not require you to report these payments separately, which means you would not report these payments separate and apart from how you would report income reflected on a 1099-Misc.  Therefore, TurboTax will not give you a separate field for the amounts reported on your 1099-K(s).

To report this income, go to Wages & Income, and then scroll down to the section, 1099-Misc and Other Common Income.  You may see a category for 1099-K; however, if you select that category, TurboTax will prompt you to select another category.  Therefore, select 1099-Misc, and enter the information about your winnings as you move through the application.

Regarding gambling losses, such losses are indeed tax deductible, but only to the extent of your winnings and there is the requirement to report all the money you win as taxable income on your return.  But here is the major point to consider, the deduction is only available if you itemize your deductions.  If you claim the standard deduction, then you can't reduce your tax by your gambling losses, but you still need to report your winnings even if you take the standard deduction.  

Below is a link to a TurboTax article that addresses gambling winnings and taxes which you might find helpful. 

Can You Claim Gambling Losses on Your Taxes

[Vangmx]

Thank you so much for going into details about this. This was super helpful and I truly appreciate it 🙂