Pa State Income Tax Gambling Winnings
Line 8 - Gambling and Lottery Winnings. PA law imposes its income tax on PA residents on all gambling and lottery winnings from any source, except prizes from playing the Pennsylvania State Lottery. As a PA resident, you must include lottery winnings from other states and countries. When it comes to federal taxes, lottery winnings are taxed according to the federal tax brackets. Therefore, you won’t pay the same tax rate on the entire amount. The tax brackets are progressive, which means portions of your winnings are taxed at different rates. Any winnings subject to a federal income-tax withholding requirement If your winnings are reported on a Form W-2G, federal taxes are withheld at a flat rate of 24%. If you didn’t give the payer your tax ID number, the withholding rate is also 24%. Withholding is required when the winnings, minus the bet, are. Do I have to file out of state taxes on gambling winnings? Generally, yes, but it depends on the state. Every state has its own rules regarding nonresident returns. For example, nonresidents with more than $33 in Pennsylvania-sourced income must file a return, while nonresidents with less than $600 in Missouri income don't have to file. Gambling winnings, just like any other income, are taxed in the United States. If you raked in gold last year for sports betting, keep reading. In this post, we discuss everything you need to know about paying tax on sports betting.
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Pa State Income Tax On Lottery Winnings
This article was fact-checked by our editors and Jennifer Samuel, senior product specialist for Credit Karma Tax®.
Gambling may just be a hobby to you, but there’s nothing casual about it when it comes to filing your federal income taxes.
Nearly two-thirds of Americans gamble, according to a 2016 Gallup poll. And while you might think that winning a few bucks from a scratch ticket or a weekend trip to Vegas isn’t a big deal, the government considers every dollar you win from gambling as taxable income.
As a result, it’s important to understand how to report your gambling winnings, what to include and how you can use your losses in your favor. Here are some things you should know about how gambling winnings are taxed.
1. You must report all your winnings
Depending on how much you won during the year, you may receive a Form W-2G listing your gambling winnings. But even if you don’t receive the form, you’re still required to report all your winnings as “other income” on your tax return.
“All cash and non-cash gambling winnings are taxable and should be reported as ‘other income,’ ” says Patrick Leddy, partner at Farmand, Farmand & Farmand LLP. This includes any winnings you received from casinos, lotteries, raffles or horse races. Non-cash winnings, such as prizes like cars or trips, are also considered taxable income and are taxed based on their fair market value.
To make sure you keep track of both your winnings and losses, record the following details every time you gamble:
- The date and type of your gamble or gambling activity
- The name and location of the gambling establishment
- Names of other people who were with you, if applicable
- How much you won or lost
- Related receipts, bank statements and payment slips
2. You can deduct some losses
No one likes to talk about how much money they lost gambling. But when it comes to your tax return, being honest can save you money. That’s because the IRS allows you to deduct gambling losses.
Though you may not be able to deduct all your losses.
“Taxpayers can deduct gambling losses only up to the amount of their gambling winnings,” says Leddy, “and only if they itemize their deductions.”
For example, if your gambling winnings totaled $5,000 in the tax year, but you lost $6,000, you can only deduct $5,000 of those losses. Keep in mind, itemizing your deductions may not afford you the maximum tax benefit. If your total itemized deductions — which can also include charitable donations, home mortgage interest and medical expenses — don’t exceed your standard deduction, itemizing might not be the optimum choice for you.
Can I deduct the cost of a gambling addiction recovery program?
IRS Publication 502 lists alcohol and drug-related addiction-recovery programs as eligible for the medical expense deduction. However, gambling addiction isn’t included. If you need help dealing with a gambling addiction, you can call the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration’s 24/7, 365-days-a-year hotline at 1-800-662-4357.
3. Even illegal gambling winnings are taxable
According to the American Gaming Association, it’s estimated that Americans spend more than $150 billion per year on illegal U.S. sports betting — and yes, that can include your office March Madness pool.
A May 2018 U.S. Supreme Court ruling opened the door for states to legalize sports betting, but not all have done so. That said, any winnings you receive from betting on sports legally or illegally (or from any illegal activity, for that matter) are still taxable.
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So how are gambling winnings taxed? Every dollar you win from gambling, whether legally or not, is considered taxable income. As a result, it’s critical that you keep a record of your winnings so that you can report them accurately. You’ll also want to keep track of your losses so that you can use them to qualify for a tax break.
Once you’re ready to file your taxes, Credit Karma Tax® can help show you where to include both your winnings and your losses so that you can maximize your tax refund if you’re owed one.
Jennifer Samuel, senior tax product specialist for Credit Karma Tax®, has more than a decade of experience in the tax preparation industry, including work as a tax analyst and tax preparation professional. She holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Saint Leo University. You can find her on LinkedIn.
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More about the Pennsylvania Form PA-40 TIndividual Income TaxTY 2019
We last updated the PA Schedule T - Gambling and Lottery Winnings in January 2020,so this is the latest version of Form PA-40 T, fully updated for tax year 2019. You can download or print current or past-year PDFs of Form PA-40 T directly from TaxFormFinder.You can print other Pennsylvania tax forms here.
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TaxFormFinder has an additional 174 Pennsylvania income tax forms that you may need, plus all federal income tax forms.These related forms may also be needed with the Pennsylvania Form PA-40 T.
| Form Code | Form Name |
|---|---|
| Form PA-40 | Pennsylvania Income Tax ReturnTax Return |
| Form PA-40 PA-V | PA-40 Payment VoucherVoucher |
| Form PA-40 W-2S | PA Schedule W-2S - Wage Statement Summary |
| PA-40 | Income Tax Return Tax Return |
| Form PA-40 A | PA Schedule A - Interest Income |
| Form PA-40 SP | PA Schedule SP - Special Tax Forgiveness |
| Form PA-40 B | PA Schedule B - Dividend Income |
| Form PA-40 UE | PA Schedule UE - Allowable Employee Business Expenses |
| Form PA-40 C | PA Schedule C - Profit or Loss From Business or Profession |
| Form PA-40 ESR-I | Declaration of Estimated TaxEstimated |
Form Sources:
Pennsylvania usually releases forms for the current tax year between January and April.We last updated Pennsylvania Form PA-40 T from the Department of Revenue in January 2020.
- Original Form PDF is https://www.revenue.pa.gov/FormsandPublications/FormsforIndividuals/PIT/Documents/2019/2019_pa-40t.pdf
- Pennsylvania Income Tax Forms at http://www.revenue.pa.gov/FormsandPublications/FormsforIndividuals/PIT/Pages/default.aspx
- Pennsylvania Department of Revenue at http://www.revenue.state.pa.us/
About the Individual Income Tax
The IRS and most states collect a personal income tax, which is paid throughout the year via tax withholding or estimated income tax payments.
Most taxpayers are required to file a yearly income tax return in April to both the Internal Revenue Service and their state's revenue department, which will result in either a tax refund of excess withheld income or a tax payment if the withholding does not cover the taxpayer's entire liability. Every taxpayer's situation is different - please consult a CPA or licensed tax preparer to ensure that you are filing the correct tax forms!
Historical Past-Year Versions of Pennsylvania Form PA-40 T
We have a total of six past-year versions of Form PA-40 T in the TaxFormFinder archives, including for the previous tax year. Download past year versions of this tax form as PDFs here:
2019 Form PA-40 T2019 PA Schedule T - Gambling and Lottery Winnings (PA-40 T)
2018 Form PA-40 T2018 PA Schedule T - Gambling and Lottery Winnings (PA-40 T)
2017 Form PA-40 T2017 PA Schedule T - Gambling and Lottery Winnings (PA-40 T)
2016 Form PA-40 T2016 PA Schedule T - Gambling and Lottery Winnings (PA-40 T)
2015 Form PA-40 T
2015 PA Schedule T - Gambling and Lottery Winnings (PA-40 T)
2014 Form PA-40 T2014 PA Schedule T - Gambling and Lottery Winnings (PA-40 T)
Pa State Income Tax Gambling Winnings 2019
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