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Does winnings from the casino count as earned income for my social security?
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∙ 13y ago
Gambling proceeds are not considered earned income if you do not report the income a self-employment income. Professional gamblers report gambling as self-employment income in order to deduct travel and other expenses as well as to establish retirement accounts and show the income as a part of an ongoing source of income in order to qualify for bank loans. Recreational gambling income, including lottery winnings, are not considered earned income.
The distinction between earned income and ordinary income is for such issues as earned income tax credit and qualifying for social security benefits.
Almost any source of money, including gambling winnings, is going to be income. The money would be called unearned income in this case. Consult the SSIC office for the publications that can give you all the details.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoNo, only earned income is counted for Social Security purposes. Gambling winnings are only considered income if you claim the income a self-employment income. Professional gamblers claim gambling proceeds as self-employment income in order to be able to deduct certain expenses associated with the profession and to establish the winnings as part of an ongoing source of income.
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Tax refund on winnings in casino?
There is income taxes due on winnings at a casino. The only way you could get a refund on such winnings is that taxes are withheld from your winnings that exceeded your tax liability.
Will winning the lottery effect your Social Security benefits?
Lottery winnings will NOT count as a part of your earned income for the earnings test amount because the winning amount from the lottery is NOT earned income. Yes the amount of the lottery winnings will affect how much of your social security benefits will become taxable income on your 1040 income tax return. Depending on the total amount of all of your other gross income including the lottery winnings from 50 % to 85 % of your SSB can become taxable income on your federal income tax return at your marginal tax rate.
Is casino winnings also a deductible item in ca income tax return?
No.
Why did the casino in NYC take taxes out of winnings?
because it was a source of income and me be repoted to the irs
Do winnings from gambling affect social security?
Gambling winning would be earned income (worked to earn) gambling winning is unearned income.
Why do you have to pay tax on casino winnings when you are likely going to put it all back into the casino and then some?
It's considered a source of income and therefore taxable. The person choosing to continue gambling with that income and perhaps losing it, is not relevent as far as the IRS is concerned. Moreover, your getting ahead of yourself in the accounting....if you sit and the table and lose....you don't have to have any tax withheld as you won't pay any. And if you win one day, and lose the next, the amount of the loss IS able to be taken against the income from the winnings...so you don't pay tax only on winnings...but NET winnings.
If you receive social security disabled do you have to claim gambling winnings?
According to the IRS, all gambling winnings are considered income, therefore all gambling winnings are taxable and must be claimed, under the same rules and limitations as any other income.
Winnings in California game show is taxed where?
Taxed as ordinary income and sourced to where earned, (Calif) for state purposes.
Must you report casino wins of any amount if collecting unemployment insurance in Michigan?
No, you do not have to report any amount of casino, lottery, bingo....winnings in Michigan if collecting unemployment insurance...it is an unearned income.
How do you claim losses at a casino?
Unless the law has changed recently, in the U.S. you can claim losses on your yearly income tax, but you can only deduct the amount up to your winnings.
How is Social Security an example income redistribution?
Social Security is an example of income redistribution by taking a small amount of earned income and storing it over time.
Does a casino hold out any taxes from your winnings or do you fill out a form?
It depends on how large your winnings are. In most cases you are issued a W-2G form showing the amount of your winnings, this is reported to the IRS and you must list it as other income on your taxes. In the case of some very large jackpots ( in the +$500,000 range) a portion of your winnings can be withheld on the spot by an IRS representative.
