Signer question

[herkhorse]

OK so it's tax time again, and I know this has been discussed before, but I can't find a Horseplayer's Tax Guide For Dummies book. With most people using ADW's now, I imagine it's easier for the IRS to track wagers. Say for example a player bets 5000.00 over the year, wins 7500.00 with 2500.00 of that "signers". There are more than enough losing bets to cover the signers, but the player still has a profit of 2500. Does he or she have to claim the winnings or not?

[geeker2]

Originally Posted by herkhorse

OK so it's tax time again, and I know this has been discussed before, but I can't find a Horseplayer's Tax Guide For Dummies book. With most people using ADW's now, I imagine it's easier for the IRS to track wagers. Say for example a player bets 5000.00 over the year, wins 7500.00 with 2500.00 of that "signers". There are more than enough losing bets to cover the signers, but the player still has a profit of 2500. Does he or she have to claim the winnings or not?

Only offset what is reported to the IRS...never declare extra income to the IRS that isn't reported to them.

ps maybe see how you look in Orange right after you file

[Port Conway Lane]

Originally Posted by herkhorse

OK so it's tax time again, and I know this has been discussed before, but I can't find a Horseplayer's Tax Guide For Dummies book. With most people using ADW's now, I imagine it's easier for the IRS to track wagers. Say for example a player bets 5000.00 over the year, wins 7500.00 with 2500.00 of that "signers". There are more than enough losing bets to cover the signers, but the player still has a profit of 2500. Does he or she have to claim the winnings or not?

Yes. Even if you have no signers it would be wise to file.
I write down my on track wagers in my programs.