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March 26, 2024
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Gambling Winnings

Are Gambling winnings that were won a cruise ship taxable?

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sjrcpa
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Level 15
March 26, 2024

Probably not. Most cruise ships fly nonUS flags and gambling occurs in international waters.

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Intuit Community Champion
March 26, 2024

Yes, why would you think otherwise ??

GodFather
Intuit Community Champion
March 26, 2024

Just wondering if your client received a W2-G? 

sjrcpa
sjrcpaAnswer
Level 15
March 26, 2024

Probably not. Most cruise ships fly nonUS flags and gambling occurs in international waters.

The more I know the more I don’t know.
Intuit Community Champion
March 30, 2024

@sjrcpa Isn't gambling winnings income ? Federal law requires U.S. citizens and resident aliens to report their worldwide income,

sjrcpa
Level 15
March 30, 2024

@Terry53029 Yes it is. I agree its taxable. I was responding to the Did they receive a W-2G question. 

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