Entering gambling winnings and losses in Lacerte

To enter Form W-2G gambling winnings:

1. Go to Screen 13.2, Gambling Winnings and Losses.
2. Complete all applicable entries under the W-2G Payer Information (mandatory for e-file) section.
3. Scroll down to the W-2G Gambling Winnings section.
4. Check the Spouse W-2G box if applicable.
5. Enter the applicable amounts for fields 1–18 as reported on Form W2-G.

To enter Form W-2G gambling losses:

1. Go to Screen 13.2, Gambling Winnings and Losses.
2. Select Losses/Misc Winnings from the left navigation panel.
3. Enter Total gambling losses.
4. Enter State total gambling losses, if different.
   • Gambling losses can only be offset to the extent of gambling winnings. The amount of gambling losses allowed will flow to Schedule A, line 28.

To enter gambling winnings from a 1099-K or not reported on Form W-2G:

1. Go to Screen 13.2, Gambling Winnings and Losses.
2. Select Losses/Misc Winnings from the left navigation panel.
3. Enter the Winnings not reported on Form W-2G.

To enter state taxable gambling winnings:

1. Go to Screen 13.2, Gambling Winnings and Losses.
2. Select Losses/Misc Winnings from the left navigation panel.
3. Enter the State taxable winnings not reported on Form W-2G, if different.