Gambling and Tax Gotchas

Gambling is a recreational activity for many taxpayers, and as one might expect, the government takes a cut if you win and won’t allow you to claim a loss in excess of your winnings. In fact, there are far more tax issues related to gambling than you might expect, and they may be impacting your taxes in more ways than you might believe. So here is a rundown on the many issues, which I like to call “gotchas,” that can affect you. (Read More)