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What is IRS Form W-2G?

Written by John Kirkland | Jan 01, 2018

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General Information

  • What is the form number?  Form W-2G
  • What government agency is it filed with?  The Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
  • What is the form name?  Certain Gambling Winnings
  • What is this form about?   Form W-2G is a tax-related document that reports certain types of gambling winnings to the recipient. This form is typically issued by gambling establishments, such as casinos, and it provides information about the amount of gambling income received by the individual. It is an essential document for tax reporting purposes, as individuals who have received gambling winnings may need to include this income when filing their federal income tax returns.

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Resources

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