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EPISODE · Aug 15, 2025 · 14 MIN

Deducting Gambling Losses - 08-15-25

from Think Outside the Tax Box · host TOTTB-Pod

The tax code is not kind to gamblers. All gambling wins are reportable as income. Losses are only deductible to the extent of wins and even that has limitations. Expenses of gambling, such as travel, meals, and lodging, are not deductible for casual gamblers.In Part 1 of this two-part podcast we will discuss deducting gambling losses for recreational and professional gamblers. We will also discuss additional deductions professional gamblers can take and how to report those deductions. Listen in!This podcast is meant for entertainment purposes only. For the more thorough, complete, and accurately written version of this article which includes citations, visit us at http://www.tottb.tax

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The tax code is not kind to gamblers. All gambling wins are reportable as income. Losses are only deductible to the extent of wins and even that has limitations. Expenses of gambling, such as travel, meals, and lodging, are not deductible for casual...

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