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posted Mar 6, 2024 12:58:01 AM

Missing W2-G

So my wife won a $1350 slot payout….they gave her a w2-g but we can’t seem to find it….i know the date, amount, casino name, that it was a slot machine, and what 2 forms of ID she provided, just not some of the other W2-g stuff like transaction number or cashier etc…..we have contacted casino but nothing so far….worst case how should I enter all this in turbo tax?  Just leave what I don’t know blank or say I never received one etc….thanks

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Level 15
Mar 6, 2024 1:40:34 AM

When reporting gambling income, the most important information on the Form W-2G is:

  • Reportable winnings: This amount indicates gross winnings.
  • Date won: This is the date of the winning event, not the date on which you were paid the winnings.
  • Type of wager

 

if you can't e-file because of the missing info (TurboTax will probably prevent e-filing if critical info is missing)

Don't lie and say you never got it to an IRS agent (you can lie to the Turbotax program) because that will cause issues:

When You Lose Your Copy of Form W-2G

The IRS has almost certainly received a copy of your W-2G from the gambling establishment. 

Dince contacting the Casino hasn't worked you can also contact the IRS and ask for a copy. You can always file without the form, being sure, of course, to accurately report your winnings. Sometimes, you'll get a letter from the IRS asking you to report the amount. Remember that the IRS has the copy in its system as the gambling establishment sent them the W-2G. When this happens, it's not a problem. Simply write back and explain that although you've lost the form, you did correctly report the winnings on your return.