IRS Form W-2G (Tax Year 2026)
Certain Gambling Winnings
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IRS Form W-2G is used to report certain gambling winnings and any federal income tax withheld from those winnings.
Pricing
Small to Mid-Size Filers
- (Up to 5,000 recipients)
$249
- per submission*
- Includes first 100 recipients
- $0.28 per additional recipient (101–5,000)
- Unlimited payers included
Enterprise / High Volume
- Over 5,000 recipients
- Multiple submissions
- Custom pricing available
- * A submission is a single file with unlimited payers of one form type (i.e. 1099-NEC or 1099-MISC).
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- Files are transmitted directly to the IRS through the IRIS A2A channel.
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How IRIS Works
Upload Your File
Upload your Excel or CSV file securely.
We Validate & Format
We format and validate your data to IRS standards.
Review & Approve
We generate IRS-ready PDFs for your approval.
Filed Directly to IRS
Your forms are e-filed securely using IRIS.
No manual processing. Fully automated IRIS submission.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Do I need IRS IRIS registration, ID.me, or a TCC to file Form W-2G?No. Our W-2G filing service eliminates the need for IRS IRIS setup, TCC registration, or ID.me verification on your end. Simply upload your spreadsheet and we handle the XML generation, validation, and IRS transmission through our IRS-approved A2A channel.
Upload your W-2G data securely through our portal and we will prepare the IRS XML files and recipient PDFs for your review. Once approved, we electronically transmit the filing directly to the IRS through IRIS and provide confirmation once accepted.
Form W-2G is commonly used to report certain gambling winnings from:
- Casinos
- Sports betting
- Horse racing
- Lottery winnings
- Poker tournaments
- Bingo and keno payouts
Reporting requirements depend on the type of wager, payout amount, and whether federal withholding applies.
Yes. We support original filings, corrected filings, and prior year W-2G submissions. If you need to fix recipient information, withholding amounts, or previously submitted records, we can help transmit corrected filings electronically.
Yes. Our service supports both small businesses and large-scale transmitters with high-volume W-2G filing needs. Multiple payers and large recipient datasets can be included within a single submission.
Electronic W-2G filings are generally due by March 31 following the applicable tax year. Filing early helps avoid IRS penalties and processing delays.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Yes. Our W-2G software supports both corrected filings and prior-year W-2G preparation, subject to IRS availability for the specific year.
W-2G Corrections: If you need to fix amounts, payer/recipient information, or withholding after a form has been filed, you can prepare and submit corrected W-2G forms.
Prior-Year W-2G Filings: You can prepare W-2G forms for previous tax years when the IRS allows e-filing for that year. Availability varies by year, and our team can help confirm what’s supported.
Expert Help Available: If you’re unsure whether a correction or prior-year filing should be e-filed or handled differently, our U.S.-based support team can guide you.
This ensures you can stay compliant—even when filings need to be fixed or submitted after the original deadline.
Yes. If you’d rather not deal with file formatting, and submissions, we can handle the filing for you.
Most W-2G outsourcing projects are completed within 0-2 business days after we receive and approve your data. Larger volumes or correction filings may take additional time, but we’ll confirm timelines upfront and keep you informed throughout the process.
Yes. Built-in validations help catch missing fields, formatting issues, and other common problems before you submit.
Real, U.S.-based support by phone and email—so you can get help with imports, setup, filing steps, and corrections.
Yes. We use secure systems and controlled processes designed for sensitive tax data, and we are SOC 2 Type II compliant. Your information is handled through encrypted transmissions and access-controlled environments to help protect confidentiality and integrity.