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Form W-2G: What You Need to Know
Form W-2G is used by casinos, racetracks, lotteries, and other gaming operators to report certain gambling winnings and any federal income tax withheld. Reporting requirements depend on the type of gambling, the amount won, and, in certain cases, the ratio of winnings to the wager.
The payer must file the form with the IRS and furnish the required copies to winners.
Who Must File Form W-2G
Businesses that pay reportable gambling winnings must file Form W-2G when the winnings meet the applicable IRS reporting threshold.
| Game | Threshold for Filing Form W-2G |
|---|---|
| Bingo or Slot Machines | $1,200 or more |
| Keno | $1,500 or more |
| Poker Tournament | $5,000 or more |
| Other Wagers* | $600 or more and winnings are at least 300 times the wager |
*For other wagering transactions, Form W-2G is generally required when the winnings are $600 or more and at least 300 times the amount wagered.
You must also file the form when gambling winnings are subject to federal income tax withholding.
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What Information Is Required to
E-File Form W-2G Online
Gather these details before you start, and e-file Form W-2G
with TaxBandits in minutes.
Payer's Info
Name, TIN, and address.
Winner Info
Name, TIN, and address.
Payment Info
Reportable winnings and additional winnings from identical wagers
Date of the winning event
Type of wager
Type of race or game
Cashier or window number making the winning payment
Federal Income Tax Withheld
(if any)
State and Local Tax Info
State income tax withheld, payer’s state identification number and state abbreviation, state winnings, local winnings, local income tax withheld, and locality name.
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How to E-File Form W-2G Online with TaxBandits
TaxBandits gives you flexible ways to bring in your Form W-2G data, review each return,
and complete filing from one workflow.
Import and Validate
Bring in your data via a CSV template or your own file, then review checks before submission.
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File with Federal and State
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Ensuring Peace of Mind for Every Form
W-2G You File
Filing a W-2G means more than reporting gambling winnings accurately. The Bandit Commitment reflects how TaxBandits supports your filing from preparation through completion.
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Getting the right data in
Validate payer and winner information before submitting your W-2G forms.
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Guided, end-to-end compliance
Federal filing, state filing, and winner distribution are managed together.
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No-cost corrections and retransmissions
Corrections and retransmissions are included at no extra cost.
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If a W-2G cannot be accepted or is filed in duplicate, the filing fee is refunded.
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| No. of Forms | 1-10 | 11-100 | 101-250 | 251-500 | 501-2000 |
| Federal Filing | $2.75 | $1.75 | $1.15 | $1.00 | $0.80 |
| State Filing (CF/SF) | FREE | ||||
| Direct State Filing | $0.95 / form, filed with the federal form | ||||
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$0.35 / TIN
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$0.50/recipient
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$1.85/form
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Frequently Asked Questions to File W-2G Online
Form W-2G is used to report certain gambling winnings during a given tax year. The types of gambling activities included in this form are horse racing, dog racing, sweepstakes, wagering pools, lotteries, bingo and slot machine winnings, and poker tournament winnings.
Payers that make reportable gambling winnings generally must file Form W-2G. This may include:
- $1,200+ in bingo or slot machine winnings, excluding the wager
- $1,500+ in keno winnings, reduced by the wager
- $5,000+ in winnings from a poker tournament, reduced by the buy-in
- $600+ in certain other gambling winnings when the winnings are at least 300 times the wager
- Any reportable gambling winnings when federal income tax is withheld
Recipient copies are due by February 1, 2027. The IRS filing deadline is March 1, 2027 for paper returns and March 31, 2027 for electronic returns. If any of these dates fall on a weekend or holiday, the deadline moves to the next business day.
The IRS may charge $60 to $340 per return for late or incorrect Form W-2G filings. Intentional disregard can result in a penalty of $680, with no annual maximum.
The other tiers are capped annually — for returns due in 2027, $244,500 to $1,397,000 for small businesses (average annual gross receipts of $5 million or less) and $698,500 to $4,191,500 for larger filers. Amounts are indexed for inflation each year.
| How late | Per form (returns due 2027) |
|---|---|
| Filed within 30 days | $60 |
| More than 30 days late, by August 1 | $130 |
| After August 1, or not filed | $340 |
| Intentional disregard | $680 |
Learn more about Form W-2G penalties.
Form 5754 (Statement by Persons Receiving Gambling Winnings) is necessary for preparing Form W-2G in specific situations where the individual claiming the winnings is not the actual winner or is part of a group sharing the winnings from a single ticket.
In such cases, you must use Form 5754 to complete the W-2G. The individual receiving the winnings is responsible for providing all the required information on Form 5754.
If you need additional time to file Form W-2G, you can request an automatic 30-day extension by filing Form 8809 with the IRS on or before the original filing deadline.
If you need additional time to furnish recipient statements, file Form 15397 on or before the original due date.
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