IRS Form W-2G (Tax Year 2025)
Certain Gambling Winnings
IRS Form W-2G is used to report certain gambling winnings paid to winners. Use our electronic filing software or outsourcing service to prepare, validate, and submit Form W-2G to the IRS with confidence.
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About IRS Form W2--GIRS Form W-2G, “Certain Gambling Winnings,” is a tax form used to report gambling winnings to the IRS.
Who Issues Form W-2G
The paying entity (like a casino or racetrack) issues Form W-2G to the winner and sends a copy to the IRS.
Who Receives Form W-2G
A person who wins gambling amounts above certain thresholds will receive a W-2G form. Common types of winnings and thresholds include:
1. $1,200 or more from bingo or slot machine
2 .$1,500 or more from keno (after subtracting the wager)
3. $5,000 or more from poker tournaments
4. $600 or more from other types of gambling (such as horse racing or lotteries) if the payout is at least 300 times the wager
Purpose of Form W-2G
The form reports gambling winnings, which helps the IRS ensure that all taxable income is declared.
Due Date
The gambling establishment must provide Form W-2G to winners by January 31 following the end of the tax year. File electronically by March 31.
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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.
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