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Topic: Entering in Program - Form W-2G Gambling Winnings

You may or may not have received a Form W-2G for your gambling winnings. To enter your gambling winnings:

From within your TaxACT return (Online or Desktop) click on the Federal Q&A tab
Click Other Income to expand the category and then click Gambling winnings
1. Answer No if you did not receive ANY Forms W-2G for gambling winnings and enter your total winnings.
2. If you received ANY Forms W-2G, answer Yes. On the screen titled Gambling Winnings - Not on Form W-2G report all winnings NOT reported on Form W-2G and click Continue. Proceed with the interview questions to enter information from your first Form W-2G.
After completing entry of a Form W-2G, you may click Add to add another copy of the form.