First time cashing out from sportsbook

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This is my first time cashing out from a sportsbook offshore. I requested a Fedex check on 5dimes for a good amount. I was wondering, do I need to report this check to my taxes, etc. etc? What amount raises red flags to the bank? Any help would be appreciated.

ohmyyikes · Answer

This is my first time cashing out from a sportsbook offshore. I requested a Fedex check on 5dimes for a good amount. I was wondering, do I need to report this check to my taxes, etc. etc? What amount raises red flags to the bank? Any help would be appreciated.

ohmyyikes · Answer

Can someone help me?

gamble04 · Answer

I had the same problem a few years ago.  They will keep telling you it is coming and never will.  I never received my payment.  I will never ever play at sportsbook again.

ohmyyikes · Answer

help?

oiupdfs · Answer

What?He did say he used sportsbook.com, he said he used 5dimes.  He didn&#x27;t say he was having any problems with payment.  He asked about taxes.And to answer you question - yes, report it.  If it&#x27;s a smaller amount that you can get away with, that&#x27;s one thing, but you said it&#x27;s a good amount, so I wouldn&#x27;t risk the audit.

i4jelway7 · Answer

a good amount can&#x27;t be over 3k if you are getting a fedex check from 5dimes,  not sure I&#x27;d worry about a tax audit for that amount but to each their own

canadiantruth · Answer

I never claim my sports bet winnings, but I am canadian.I would not bother.

ohmyyikes · Answer

Its smaller than 5k...How about a money order or western union or moneygram?  Do we need to report those as well?

jerseykingpin · Answer

&#xD;&#xA;do I need to report this check to my taxes, etc. etc? NO NO NO . Would you report you income if you were a drug dealer  Think about it

jerseykingpin · Answer

As for a cash out you can do money gram but its I think only $850 at a clip but cashing a check I never had a promblem just open another acct and and pull that cash out and put it in another acct

jerseykingpin · Answer

&#xD;&#xA;PLAIN AND SIMPLE YOU REPORT NOTHING ONLINE GAMBLING IS ILLEGAL

yuice20 · Answer

[Quote: Originally Posted by jerseykingpin]  &#xD;&#xA;PLAIN AND SIMPLE YOU REPORT NOTHING ONLINE GAMBLING IS ILLEGAL   [/Quote] Please don&#x27;t listen to this guy. It is up to up on wether or not you should report your winnings. If you don&#x27;t and you get audited you will have a problem. Just report it and you will have nothing to worry about

atlheatholder · Answer

[Quote: Originally Posted by jerseykingpin] &#xD;&#xA;&#xD;&#xA;PLAIN AND SIMPLE YOU REPORT NOTHING ONLINE GAMBLING IS ILLEGAL &#xD;&#xA;[/Quote]&#xD;&#xA;ohmy -&#xD;&#xA;jersey has said two things, one being right and one wrong.  His wrong statement is listed above - online gambling is legal.&#xD;&#xA;His correct statement was the part about not reporting shit to the government.  Those bastards already rape you on your normal paychecks, don&#x27;t let them steal more money from you.

ohmyyikes · Answer

I&#x27;m planning not to report my taxes on it.  The check is only for 3.5k...But do most people report it or run that risk?  I know online gaming is legal.

gamble04 · Answer

Do not report it unless you bet sports for a living.

jerseykingpin · Answer

[Quote: Originally Posted by atlheatholder] &#xD;&#xA;&#xD;&#xA;ohmy -&#xD;&#xA;jersey has said two things, one being right and one wrong.  His wrong statement is listed above - online gambling is legal.&#xD;&#xA;His correct statement was the part about not reporting shit to the government.  Those bastards already rape you on your normal paychecks, don&#x27;t let them steal more money from you.&#xD;&#xA; &#xD;&#xA;[/Quote]&#xD;&#xA;Your right sorry some states its still legal and some not like in Jersey it is ILLEGAL to gamble online so check your state

ohmyyikes · Answer

I&#x27;m in California.

ohmyyikes · Answer

bump... any others please? need opinions...don't want to break the law here and bypass it. if I need to claim my winnings I will, the last 2 weeks I received a fedex check for 2500 and WU for $950. Will any of those be a problem? need to be claimed? how do they track these things if unclaimed?

acbulluck · Answer

The answer is &#x27;NO&#x27;.

bobjenkins12 · Answer

i got got a check from sportsbook.com for $1,100 and deposited it on 1/26/2011 and the check  bounced on 2/15/2011 because the account the check was wrote on was closed. just wanted to give u a heads up

sg488 · Answer

Ive been with Sportsbook.com for 10 years,usually took 3 days for cashouts,Now,they have a new processor,and its takes 4-6 weeks.So ,im looking for a new Offshore,any recomendations?

sunset · Answer

If you treat it as a business yes you have to report it. If its just a couple of bets now and then no needed to report!!

baconbits1 · Answer

I am not saying yes or no, just providing information from the IRS website. Don't forget, if you itemize, losses are deductible...read below, Item 4:

Gambling Winnings Are Always Taxable Income

IRS Tax Tip 2010-34

Gambling winnings are fully taxable and must be reported on your tax return. Here are the top seven facts the Internal Revenue Service wants you to know about gambling winnings.

Gambling income includes – but is not limited to – winnings from lotteries, raffles, horse and dog races and casinos, as well as the fair market value of prizes such as cars, houses, trips or other noncash prizes.
Depending on the type and amount of your winnings, the payer might provide you with a Form W-2G and may have withheld federal income taxes from the payment.
The full amount of your gambling winnings for the year must be reported on line 21 of IRS Form 1040. You may not use Form 1040A or 1040EZ. This rule applies regardless of the amount and regardless of whether you receive a Form W-2G or any other reporting form.
If you itemize deductions, you can deduct your gambling losses for the year on line 28 of Schedule A, Form 1040.
You cannot deduct gambling losses that are more than your winnings.
It is important to keep an accurate diary or similar record of your gambling winnings and losses.
To deduct your losses, you must be able to provide receipts, tickets, statements or other records that show the amount of both your winnings and losses.

For more information see IRS Publication 529, Miscellaneous Deductions, or Publication 525, Taxable and Nontaxable Income, both available at IRS.gov or by calling 800-TAX-FORM (800-829-3676).

Links:

Form W-2G, Certain Gambling Winnings (PDF 134K)
Publication 529, Miscellaneous Deductions (PDF 169K)
Publication 525, Taxable and Nontaxable Income (PDF 266K)
Tax Topic 419, Gambling Income and Expenses

ohmyyikes · Answer

Not so much a business, more of a hobby.  No forms were sent to me when I received my check and my WU withdrawal.  So what now?  I&#x27;m still confused and wondering how I am able to keep track of all the winnings and losses.

First time cashing out from sportsbook

Gambling Winnings Are Always Taxable Income

Gambling Winnings Are Always Taxable Income

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