Gambling winnings versus losses

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  • Jeter2016
    Junior Member
    • Apr 2016
    • 27

    #1

    Gambling winnings versus losses

    I have a client who had gambling slips of 90,000.00
    His win loss statement is showing a loss of (50,000.00).
    Does this mean that he actually has gambling losses of 140,000.00 and can I take the losses on Schedule A up to the 90,000.00.
    Not sure how to handle this.
    Thanks
  • TAXNJ
    Senior Member
    • Jan 2007
    • 2106

    #2
    See TTB 4-26 “gambling losses”. Professional Gamblers TTB 3-16
    Always cite your source for support to defend your opinion

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    • Jeter2016
      Junior Member
      • Apr 2016
      • 27

      #3
      How do I get to TTB 4-26?

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      • TAXNJ
        Senior Member
        • Jan 2007
        • 2106

        #4
        Originally posted by Jeter2016
        How do I get to TTB 4-26?
        The Taxbook tab 4 page 26. Did you purchase the 2018 Taxbook?
        Last edited by TAXNJ; 03-12-2019, 10:30 PM.
        Always cite your source for support to defend your opinion

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        • Jeter2016
          Junior Member
          • Apr 2016
          • 27

          #5
          Most definitely,

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          • Jiggers
            Senior Member
            • Sep 2005
            • 1973

            #6
            There is more to this than just looking at the win/loss statement. Your client has to report all winnings, even those not on W-2G's. And you can only deduct the losses up to the amount of the winnings.
            The win/loss statement should show each day's activities. In the last few years, the casinos have stopped issuing those and are just issuing one that just shows the net win or loss for the year.
            Jiggers, EA

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