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Yes they do. Gambling winnings are taxable no matter what state you live in for Federal taxes. State taxes may or may not be taxable but most likely it is taxable in the State as well.
There is not certain tax rate on gambling winnings so it will depend on what your taxable income is to determine the tax on winnings. It is ordinary income just like your employment income.
Yes, money gained from winnings abroad is considered income. The Bahamian government may or may no report it, depending upon the amount.
According to the IRS, all gambling winnings are considered income, therefore all gambling winnings are taxable and must be claimed, under the same rules and limitations as any other income.
Yes. All winnings are taxable. Verifyiable losses may be atken as a deduction against them.
Sure...like anyone else (of course a disabled may have an extra dedcution when computing taxable income - but they are essentially taxable like anyone else).
Are you talking about after death? The winnings would just become an asset of the estate and go to whomever is designated to receive them from the deceased. If it is before death, the money could be a one time non-taxable gift.
Lottery winnings will NOT count as a part of your earned income for the earnings test amount because the winning amount from the lottery is NOT earned income. Yes the amount of the lottery winnings will affect how much of your social security benefits will become taxable income on your 1040 income tax return. Depending on the total amount of all of your other gross income including the lottery winnings from 50 % to 85 % of your SSB can become taxable income on your federal income tax return at your marginal tax rate.
You may have to report your casino winnings on taxes if they exceed a certain amount. The game you won in also plays a role if you have to pay federal taxes for the winnings. If you won a poker game, the minimum taxable amount is $5000. Even if you don't have to pay taxes, it is still your duty to state them on your tax report.
Yep. All income is taxable.WSOP Calander 2009 | Online Poker NewsThe 2009 WSOP (World Series of Poker) Schedule. ...Tax forms will be completed for those with winnings in excess of $5000 net of event buy-in. ...www.4flush.com/2009-world-series-of-poker-schedule-wsop/
Yes....and lord knows how you draw the line differently from a sweepstake or lottery. It isn't how you won it, (a card game, slot machine, buying a ticket, or having a number drawn out of a hat) it is what it is - winnings. Winnings are ordinary income. You will pay taxes at whatever rate is determined by your total taxable income. If you can itemize, gambling losses are 100% deductible up to the amount of winnings. Don't forget those lotto tickets!