Generally, report all gambling winnings under the “Other income” line of Schedule 1 (Form 1040).
Copy B: if this form shows federal income tax withheld in box 4, attach this copy to your return.
Losses: you can deduct 90% of your gambling losses as an itemized deduction, but the amount you deduct cannot be more than the amount of your winnings.
Records: keep an accurate record of your winnings and losses, and be able to prove those amounts with receipts, tickets, statements, or similar items that you have saved.
Signing: you must sign Form W-2G if you are the only person entitled to the winnings and the winnings are subject to regular gambling withholding.
Form 5754: prepare Form 5754 if another person is entitled to any part of these winnings.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | Form W-2G |
| Form Length | 8 pages |
| Fillable? | Yes |
| Fillable fields | 268 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 45 min |
| Edition | 1-2026 |
| Issuing agency | Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service |
| Matches the agency's file | Yes, checked October 9, 2026 |
| Other names | Form W-2G, W-2G, W2G, W2G form, IRS Form W-2G, Certain Gambling Winnings |
| Official source | Form W-2G (Rev 1-2026), Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service |
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