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soupiers · Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2007 8:35 pm Post subject: Taxes on winning poker games

How are the poker players winners taxed on their winnings we see on TV? I understand professional players are required to file tax returns and pay taxes, but what about the amateurs?

Andy · Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2007 10:37 pm Post subject:

I dont know about the rest of the world but in the UK amateur players are not taxed on their winnings as gambling winnings are Tax exempt in the UK unless you are a professional gambler (but I dont know the exact criteria I just know I dont need to pay any tax on my winnings).

Marry · Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2007 5:41 pm Post subject:

It is taxed as regular earned income, you fill out a form and claim it on your taxes. Billy Baxter who is a pro poker player is famous for his court case to have money won from playing poker classified as earned income. Because at the time it was being taxed at a higher bracket, Baxter's case was that just like a football player or hockey player, poker players make there money the same way, so it should be taxed the same way as other pro sports players. He won the case so it is now earned income and must be reported ti the I.R.S. There are many online sites where you can find much details about poker games and also the percentage of taxes applied after winning.