Maryland Live Casino Tax Form
It’s Preakness Week in Maryland. Just Remember: Big Winners Owe Taxes!
- Maryland Resident Income Tax Return with Form 502B. Read PDF Viewer And/Or Browser Incompatibility if you cannot open this form. Maryland long form for full- or part-year residents claiming dependents. PV(2D) Income Tax Payment Voucher. Read PDF Viewer And/Or Browser Incompatibility if you cannot open this form.
- Maryland requires all winners of more than $500 to file Maryland Form 502D within 60 days of the time you receive the prize money. Virginia also Taxes Gambling Winnings. If you live in Virginia, travel to the Preakness, and win big, you will also owe Virginia taxes. Virginia taxes all gambling winnings over $600 at the state’s tax rate.
Baltimore’s Pimlico Race Course hosts the second leg of the Triple Crown this week. If you are lucky at the track, pick the winner, and win big, you must pay taxes.
Gambling Winners Can Owe Federal and State Taxes
Obtain your statement online, please DO NOT complete this form. Check box if you would like the request held & processed at end of current tax year (January 1st, 2019) Documents Requested: Win/Loss Statement Copies/Listing of Tax Forms (W-2G, 1099, 1042-S) Player information (please write legibly).
In most cases, the IRS considers money or items you win by gambling to be taxable income. If you win items, you must report the fair market value of the items you win.
The IRS defines gambling winnings as including, but not limited to money or items gained by:
- Horse track betting
- Dog track betting
- Off-track betting
- Casino games
- Poker tournaments
- Lotteries
- Raffles
- Sweepstakes
- And, even Bingo
Maryland Live Casino Tax Forms
Federal and local state (Maryland and Virginia) tax regulations require gambling winners to report their winnings on their tax returns.
Maryland Live Casino Tax Form
What’s the Tax Rate on Gambling Winnings?
The IRS considers gambling winnings taxable. If you win a large sum ($5,000+ or 300 times the amount bet), the gambling establishment will generally deduct 25% from your winnings at the time of payout.
When gambling establishments deduct taxes from large winners, they provide the IRS Form W-2G to the winners and to the IRS. This form details the winnings and the deduction.
If you win at casino games, Bingo or Keno, your winnings are not typically subject to withholding. However, your winnings could be subject to underpayment penalties if you do not pay estimated taxes on time.
If you win a large item (such as a car or a trip), you are responsible for paying the fair market value of the prize.
Maryland Taxes on Gambling Winners
If you win $500+ at the Preakness or at any Maryland-based gambling or gaming establishment, you will owe taxes. Maryland’s gambling taxes apply to residents and non-residents.
If you win big ($5,000+), the gambling establishment will automatically withhold the taxes from your payout check.
Maryland requires all winners of more than $500 to file Maryland Form 502D within 60 days of the time you receive the prize money.
Virginia also Taxes Gambling Winnings
If you live in Virginia, travel to the Preakness, and win big, you will also owe Virginia taxes. Virginia taxes all gambling winnings over $600 at the state’s tax rate. You will owe Virginia taxes on your winnings even if you also paid taxes to Maryland. Yes, that is double taxation.
What About Gambling Losses?
You will not be able to deduct losses directly from the winnings at the time of payout. If you have gambling losses, you can deduct those loses as a miscellaneous deduction on line 28 of Schedule A, Form 1040. You can only deduct gambling losses if you itemize your deductions. You cannot deduct losses greater than your winnings.
Records You Should Keep
If you gamble often (but not professionally), you should keep records on your gambling winnings and losses in a log. You should record details such as:
- Date/description/location of the event
- Amount bet/ amount won
- Names of others with you at the time of the event
You should also keep any relevant documents (tickets, payout slips, and relevant forms, such as Form W-2G). You will need to document winnings and losses in order to deduct your losses on your income tax.
Professional gamblers have more expenses that are allowable. The IRS defines a professional gambler as someone who gambles on a regular and continuous basis. Professional gamblers report expenses (travel, hotel rooms, etc.) on Schedule C, the IRS Form for income from a trade or business. As with amateur gamblers, the pros cannot deduct expenses greater than their winnings.
If you go to the Preakness, have fun and if you win big and need tax help, let us know.
Many people who live in Maryland work in other states, and many people who live in other states maintain employment here in Maryland. This is true of full-time, part-time, and self-employed individuals, and it’s especially common for residents of the greater Baltimore area. Living and working in two different areas can make things a bit tricky during tax season, so we want to clear up any confusion and make things as simple as possible for you when it comes time to file your returns this spring.
Keep reading to learn more about nonresident returns, including when you’re required to file a nonresident return and even some instances where people who live and work in different states are not required to file a nonresident return. And, as always, if you have any questions about your filing status or other issues, please reach out to our team at S.H. Block Tax Services for help.
Who Needs to File a Nonresident Tax Return?
Individuals who have earned money in a state other than the one in which they permanently reside generally must file a nonresident state tax return. For instance, if you live in Maryland but work in Wilmington, you’ll need to file a nonresident return in Delaware.
Additionally, you might have to file a nonresident return if your employer mistakenly withheld taxes for the wrong state and you want to receive your refund from that state. You will likely also have to file a nonresident return if you received non-employment income in a state other than the one in which you reside.
Non-Employment Income Taxes for Nonresidents
Taxpayers who earn or receive income from out of state must file nonresident returns in addition to tax returns in their home state. Don’t worry, though — you won’t be forced to pay income taxes more than once. Sometimes, even if you don’t perform your job functions in another state, you might have to file income in one since most states tax all income sourced to their state.
Here are a few examples where you would likely need to file a nonresident income tax return:
- Business partnerships: If you earn income as a partner in an LLC, S-corporation, or another type of verified business partnership based in a state other than the one in which you reside, that income is likely taxable in the state(s) in which the partnership exists.
- Out-of-state services: Individuals who frequently travel to a neighboring state to perform services (e.g., a plumber crossing state lines to fix piping issues) must complete a nonresident return.
- Gambling profits: Taxpayers who make more than $5,000 from out-of-state gambling winnings or by playing another state’s lottery are subject to nonresident income taxes.
- Property income: If you’ve sold a piece of property or you collect rent for a property in a state other than the one in which you reside, you’ll have to complete a nonresident income tax return.
What Is a Reciprocal State?
Reciprocal states have agreements with neighboring states that allow individuals to work there without having to file a nonresident return. Many states have created these arrangements because they have major urban areas close to their borders. For example, employees who live in Bethesda but work in Washington D.C. are usually not required to file a nonresident income tax return (although they might still have to file a nonresident return if they have non-employment income from D.C. or if they had taxes withheld there). There are a few other exceptions to reciprocal state agreements, so please contact an experienced tax resolution representative if you want to know more.
As of 2018, 15 states have reciprocal agreements with one or more of their neighbors. These states include:
- Arizona
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kentucky
- Maryland
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Montana
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Pennsylvania (ended agreement with New Jersey in 2016)
- Virginia
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- District of Columbia (agreements with Maryland and Virginia)
Contact S.H. Block Tax Services to Learn More
As a firm operating in Baltimore, where interstate work commutes are common, we have extensive experience dealing with nonresident tax returns and other complex tax filing issues. We’ve also handled a wide range of other tax liability issues for our clients, and we’ve helped thousands resolve their tax debt, re-enter compliance with the IRS and the State of Maryland, and forge a path back to financial freedom.
If you would like to schedule a free consultation to discuss your personal or business tax issues or ask any filing questions, please contact S.H. Block Tax Services today by calling (410) 793-1231 or completing this brief form. Our firm has achieved an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau, and our attorneys and helpful support staff are ready to get to work on your behalf.