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CORRECTED (if checked) PAYERS name, street address, city or town, province or state, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code1 Reportable winnings2 Date won OMB No. 154502384 Federal income tax withheldForm

How to fill out 2017 form w-2g

How to fill out 2017 form w-2g

1. To fill out the 2017 form W-2G, please follow the steps below:
2. Enter your name, address, and social security number in the designated spaces at the top of the form.
3. Provide the payer's information in the corresponding section, including their name, address, and identification number.
4. Indicate the type of gambling or gaming activity and the date you won the income.
5. Report the total winnings from gambling, lottery, or gaming activities on line 1.
6. Deduct the cost of winning tickets or wagers on line 2.
7. Calculate the taxable winnings by subtracting line 2 from line 1 and enter the result on line 3.
8. If you had any federal income tax withheld from your winnings, report it on line 4.
9. Check the applicable boxes to indicate whether you are subject to backup withholding or if you are exempt from reporting.
10. Sign and date the form, and provide your phone number in case the IRS needs to contact you for further information.
11. Attach Copy B of the form W-2G to your federal income tax return. Keep Copy C for your records.

Who needs 2017 form w-2g?

1. The following individuals or entities may need to file the 2017 form W-2G:
2. - Anyone who received gambling winnings, including winnings from lotteries, raffles, horse racing, or casinos.
3. - Individuals who had federal income tax withheld from their gambling winnings.
4. - Payers of gambling winnings who are required to report such winnings to the IRS.
5. It is important to consult the IRS instructions or a tax professional to determine if you need to file the form W-2G based on your specific circumstances.

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What is form w-2g?

Form W-2G is a tax form used to report certain gambling winnings to the IRS.

Who is required to file form w-2g?

Anyone who receives gambling winnings above a certain threshold is required to file Form W-2G.

How to fill out form w-2g?

To fill out Form W-2G, you will need to provide your personal information, the type of gambling winnings received, the amount won, and any taxes withheld.

What is the purpose of form w-2g?

The purpose of Form W-2G is to report gambling winnings to the IRS and ensure that the appropriate taxes are paid on those winnings.

What information must be reported on form w-2g?

Information that must be reported on Form W-2G includes the recipient's name, address, and Social Security number, as well as the type and amount of gambling winnings received.