Entering gambling winnings and losses in ProConnect Tax

This article will assist you with entering gambling winnings and losses in Intuit ProConnect.

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To enter Form W-2G gambling winnings:

1. Go to Input Return Income ⮕ Gambling Winnings / Losses (W-2G).
2. Select the blue Details button.
3. Complete all applicable entries under the W-2G Payer Information (mandatory for e-file) section.
4. Scroll down to the W-2G Gambling Winnings section.
5. Check the Spouse W-2G box, if applicable.
6. Enter the applicable amounts for fields 1–18 as reported on Form W2-G.

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To enter Form W-2G gambling losses:

1. Go to Input Return ⮕ Income ⮕ Gambling Winnings / Losses (W-2G).
2. Select the blue Details button.
3. In the upper right corner of the screen, select the blue Losses/Misc Winnings link.
4. Enter Total gambling losses.
5. 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.

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To enter gambling winnings not reported on Form W-2G:

1. Go to Input Return ⮕ Income ⮕ Gambling Winnings / Losses (W-2G).
2. Select the blue Details button.
3. In the upper right corner of the screen, select the blue Losses/Misc Winnings link.
4. Enter the Winnings not reported on Form W-2G.

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To enter state taxable gambling winnings:

1. Go to Input Return ⮕ Income ⮕ Gambling Winnings / Losses (W-2G).
2. Select the blue Details button.
3. In the upper right corner of the screen, select the blue Losses/Misc Winnings link.
4. Enter the State taxable winnings not reported on Form W-2G, if different.

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