I cant find my w2g that casino gave me. what do I do?

[ModestaL]

If you have lost your Form W-2G, you can contact the Gambling issuer (casino) and request a duplicate copy. Alternatively, you can contact the IRS at 1-800-829-1040 and ask them to send you a copy. 

NOTE: The Gambling issuer (casino) sends a copy of your W-2G to the IRS to report your winnings. 

[SweetieJean]

Contact them for another copy.

[Shawndradale40]

How can i get a copy of my w2-g form

[JohnW222 · Accepted solution]

As suggested above, you'll need to contact the form's issuer -- for example, a casino or racetrack where you've gambled -- to request a duplicate copy if they've already sent you one, or for an original if they haven't.

If this is unsuccessful, you can contact the IRS at 1-800-829-1040 and request that they send you a copy.  The Form W-2G issuer sends a copy of your W-2G to the IRS to report your winnings.  See IRS Tax Topic No. 154 Form W-2 and Form 1099-R (What to Do if Incorrect or Not Received) for more information.

[Critter]

If you know how much the winnings/withholdings  were then you do not need the form ... just say you did not get a form even though you did and follow the screens ... all that is sent to the IRS is a total figure and NOT the form ... having a form screen to enter the winnings is for YOUR use only.  

[tgcarr441]

Best advice I've seen.  The high limit winnings were accrued but I never received W2G's

[MaryK4]

If you did not complete a Form W-9 (Request for Taxpayer Identification Number) the casino did not do withholding- although you may have provided the information if you signed up for one of their loyalty cards.  You can always call the casino if you are not sure.

@tgcarr441

[Droopelok]

I can't find my w2 want do i do

[BillM223]

Are you talking about your W-2 or W-2G?

The advice for the W-2G above needs to be modified for the current situation in which no one at the IRS is answering the phone.

Instead, try to get a transcript online.

Go to the Get Transcript page at the IRS. You will want to ask for the "Wage and Income Transcript". See if you can get it online. 

Note that if you are missing your W-2, that you can use this same process to get your W-2 information as well.

[apm]

Now that I have my transcript, can I ask a follow on question? 

Using Turbo Tax, since I still don't have the ADMIN data for the Payer (Federal ID number, address)...is it permissible just to group the winnings into one "Non-W-2G issued" payout, since you say all they want to see is the Dollar amounts match up....I am claiming gambling winnings that match gambling winning reported?

Or should I go through the legwork, past year tax files, to see if I have an archived W-2g and use that admin data?

[Critter]

Just enter the winnings as if you did not receive the W-2G form ... the entry of that form in the TT program is for YOUR use only and not for the IRS ... all they want is a total on the return. 

[apm]

Thank you for your prompt response

[3052135547]

Where to input info of my W2G given to me by my Casino

[DoninGA]

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@3052135547 wrote:

Where to input info of my W2G given to me by my Casino

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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 8 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 w2g in the Search box in the upper right of the program screen. Click on Jump to w2g