Busted by IRS now i owe back taxes on winnings

[Rupert Pupkin]

Originally Posted by Seattleallstar

I failed to report my taxable winnings from horse racing, now i have penatlies to pay. My question is i got my account summary and it obviously shows I lost much more than what I won, will it offset the gambling income and ill just owe for the penalty?

Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated

As others have said, I think all you need to do is get a year-end summary from TVG or whoever you bet with. Your year-end summary will show that you lost for the year and you shouldn't owe anything. I don't think you will owe any penalties either.