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It says to review my gambling losses amount. According to Turbo Tax it says that my losses cannot be a higher amount than my winnings, but it was. What should I do?

I went and got a Win/Loss Statement from the casino. It says my estimated Win/Loss was $3,832.56. The Prize I won that I received a 1099-MISC Form was for $1,000. What Am I doing wrong here?
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MarilynG1
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It says to review my gambling losses amount. According to Turbo Tax it says that my losses cannot be a higher amount than my winnings, but it was. What should I do?

The IRS will only let you deduct Losses up to the amount of Winnings, so enter both your Wins/Losses as $1,000. 

 

This link gives more detailed info about Deducting Gambling Losses.

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OFT
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It says to review my gambling losses amount. According to Turbo Tax it says that my losses cannot be a higher amount than my winnings, but it was. What should I do?

Unfortunately, IRS will not all us to claim losses in excess of winnings.  It's just the way the system works.  You'll be claiming 100% of your winnings as losses.  That's the good news.

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