IRS Form W-2G is used to report certain gambling winnings. IRS Form W-2G starts with:
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Payer’s name, address, TIN, and phone number
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Winner’s name, address, and TIN (Box 9)
The remaining boxes report the following:
Box 1 – Gross Winnings
The total amount you won.
Box 2 – Federal Income Tax Withheld
Any federal tax withheld from your winnings.
Box 3 – Type of Wager
The wager code comes from this list:
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Horse race track (or off-track betting)
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Dog race track (or off-track betting)
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Jai-alai
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State-conducted lottery
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Keno
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Bingo
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Slot machines
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Poker winnings
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Other gambling winnings
Box 4 – Date of the Winning Transaction
The date the winning bet or game took place.
Box 5 – Transaction Number
For lotteries, enter the ticket or ID number.
For keno, bingo, and slot machines, use the ticket or machine serial number.
Limit this entry to 15 characters.
Box 6 – Race or Game
The event related to the winning ticket. You may leave this blank.
Box 7 – Winnings from Identical Wagers
Additional winnings from the same type of bet.
Box 8 – Cashier Information
Cashier number or initials. This box is optional.
Box 10 – Window Number or Payment Location
Where the winnings were paid.
Box 11 – First ID Number of the Winner
The primary identification number.
Box 12 – Second ID Number of the Winner
A second form of identification.
Box 13 – Payer’s State Identification Number
State-issued ID number for the payer.
Box 14 – State Income Tax Withheld
Any state tax withheld. This does not go to the IRS.
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