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I'm confused about the withholding part. DraftKings withheld some taxes from a big parlay I hit last year, but my other accounts didn't withhold anything. How do I account for that on my taxes?
Any tax withholding from gambling winnings will be reflected on your Form W-2G (if you received one) or should be shown in your account statements. When you file your taxes, you'll report this withholding on your Form 1040 in the "Federal income tax withheld" section, just like you would for withholding from a regular job. This withholding counts as taxes you've already paid, which might reduce what you owe or increase your refund. Make sure you have documentation showing the withholding amount in case you're asked to verify it.
This is exactly the situation I was in last year! I had accounts with multiple sportsbooks and was completely overwhelmed trying to figure out the tax implications. Here's what I learned from my tax preparer: You need to report ALL gambling winnings as income on Schedule 1, regardless of whether you received W-2Gs or not. This means adding up every single winning bet from all your platforms - Fanatics, Bet365, FanDuel, and DraftKings combined. The tricky part is that you report gross winnings (not net), so even if you're down overall for the year, you still owe taxes on your wins. Your losses can only be deducted if you itemize, and only up to the amount of your winnings. My advice: Download detailed statements from each platform showing all your betting activity. Most sportsbooks have this under "Account History" or "Tax Documents." Create a simple spreadsheet tracking each bet - date, platform, amount wagered, win/loss amount. This documentation will be crucial if the IRS ever questions your return. Don't try to get creative with the reporting - the IRS has been cracking down on sports betting taxes lately. Better to be conservative and accurate than risk an audit.
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bro i filed in february and JUST got mine yesterday. state refunds are slow af this year
omg thats crazy long! hope mine doesnt take that long 😭
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Quick question - would it be better for the student to file completely independently in this situation? I'm wondering if claiming my daughter as a dependent is actually making things worse tax-wise for our family overall.
It usually works out better to keep claiming them as a dependent if possible. When you claim your child as a dependent, you might qualify for education credits that they wouldn't get filing independently. The math almost always works out better for the family overall.
Just wanted to add another perspective here - make sure you're also looking at state tax implications! Some states treat 1099-MISC income differently than the federal government does. In my experience helping students with similar situations, the state return sometimes requires the income to be reported in a different section than what you'd expect based on the federal filing. This is especially important if your son goes to school in a different state than where you live or where the internship was located. Also, since his total income was under $12,950 (the standard deduction for single filers in 2024), he likely won't owe any federal income tax at all once you get this sorted out correctly. The key is just making sure that 1099-MISC Box 3 income gets reported as "Other Income" rather than self-employment income subject to Schedule C.
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Has anyone else noticed the OIC pre-qualifier seems ridiculously strict? I got rejected automatically too because of a tiny 401k, but when I actually applied for an OIC with help from my accountant, I got approved! The pre-qualifier is just a basic screening tool and doesn't consider all the factors a real IRS employee would.
I had the same experience! Pre-qualifier said no way, but actual OIC got approved. My tax pro said the key was documenting special circumstances and financial hardship. The online tool can't evaluate those nuances.
The key thing to understand is that the OIC pre-qualifier is essentially a basic screening tool that doesn't capture the full picture of your situation. At 52 with only $16k in retirement savings, you're actually in a much better position than the pre-qualifier suggests. Here's what I'd recommend: Don't let the pre-qualifier rejection discourage you from pursuing an actual OIC application. The IRS will consider several factors that the online tool doesn't account for: 1) Your age (52 is definitely a factor in your favor) 2) Whether this is your only retirement savings 3) Your future earning potential 4) The age of your tax debt (2011 is getting close to the 10-year collection statute) Given that your debt will be around $6,300 after your refund is applied, and you have $16k in retirement savings, the math might actually work in your favor for an OIC. The IRS typically values retirement accounts at 80% of current value for collection purposes, so they'd see about $12,800 in available funds. However, they also consider that forcing you to liquidate your only retirement savings at 52 creates a genuine hardship. I'd strongly suggest working with a tax professional who can help you document your financial situation properly and present a compelling case for why preserving your retirement funds serves both your interests and the government's long-term collection interests.
Natalie Khan
Another option is to paper file your return if you're in a hurry. When you paper file, they don't do the automatic name/SSN verification that happens with e-filing. You'd still use your maiden name (the one currently on your SS card), but you could avoid the rejection issue altogether. The downside is that paper returns take much longer to process (8-12 weeks vs 21 days for e-file), and your refund will be delayed. But if the deadline is coming up and you're worried about getting it submitted in time, this is a valid option.
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Daryl Bright
•Do you have to include any additional documentation with a paper file to explain the name discrepancy? Like a copy of the marriage certificate or something?
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Natalie Khan
•No additional documentation is needed for the paper return itself. You'd still use your legal name as it appears on your Social Security card (maiden name), so there's no discrepancy to explain. The paper filing just bypasses the electronic verification system that's causing the rejection. The IRS will still process your return normally, and they'll match your SSN with the name in their records. Since you're using your maiden name on the return, it will match what's in their system.
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Sienna Gomez
Don't feel bad, this happens to tons of people! My sister went through this last year. Just call TurboTax support - they can help you resubmit with your maiden name. Make sure to use EXACTLY the name on your current social security card. Even if you're going by your married name everywhere else, the IRS only cares what the SSA has on file. Also, heads up - if you've already changed your name with your employer but not SSA, your W-2 might have your married name. That's ok! The IRS will still match everything up by your SSN, just make sure your tax return has your maiden name to match SSA records.
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Kirsuktow DarkBlade
•Will this cause problems down the road? Like will the IRS think I'm two different people or something?
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Anastasia Fedorov
•No, this won't cause any problems! The IRS tracks everything by your Social Security Number, not your name. They're used to dealing with name changes from marriage, divorce, etc. Once your name change is processed with the Social Security Administration, all the systems will sync up automatically. The IRS will see that SSN 123-45-6789 (example) filed under "Jane Smith" this year and "Jane Johnson" next year, but since it's the same SSN, they know it's the same person. Your tax history, refunds, and everything else stays connected to your SSN regardless of name changes. Just make sure to always use whatever name is currently on your Social Security card when filing - that's the golden rule!
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