The "Bad States"

Continuing a conversation started here: https://wizardofvegas.com/forum/gambling/big-wins/15297-high-limit-slot-win/9/#post309293

Anyway, taking another look at the "bad states mentioned", how many have casinos according to American Casino Guide dot com?

Connecticut.....................................................................................yes
Illinois ..........................................................................................yes
Kansas [?]..........................................................................................yes [edit: see additional posts]
Indiana ..........................................................................................yes
Louisiana (Itemized Deduction Limitation).............................................yes
Massachusetts....................................................................................yes
Michigan..........................................................................................yes
Minnesota (State AMT — Impacts Amateurs).........................................yes
Mississippi (allows a deduction only for losses in Mississippi)...................yes
New Hampshire [edit: see additional posts]........................................n/a [edited] no casinos, for the record
New York (Itemized Deduction Limitation)..............................................yes
Ohio (Anticipated to change in 2013)[edit: see additional posts].....yes
West Virginia.......................................................................................yes
Wisconsin..........................................................................................yes

So, how bad is that?

Are these states where gambling winnings are taxed but gambling losses are not deductible on your state income tax?

NH does not have a personal income tax and it appears as though the 10% gambling tax was repealed in 2011.

Quote: TerribleTom

Are these states where gambling winnings are taxed but gambling losses are not deductible on your state income tax?

Exactly.

I haven't been killing myself trying to get the most up to date list, it's a little hard to find the latest info. Perhaps someone can do a better job.

Quote: TerribleTom

NH does not have a personal income tax and it appears as though the 10% gambling tax was repealed in 2011.

OK,

http://www.taxabletalk.com/2012/10/22/bad-states-for-gamblers/

seems to be more up to date and does not list NH.

also states in note 6,

Quote:

6. Ohio ... effective January 1, 2013, gambling losses will be allowed as a deduction on state income tax returns. Unfortunately, those gambling losses will not be deductible on city or school district income tax returns, so Ohio will remain a bad state for amateur gamblers.

PS: also does not list KS, which member Vetsen says should be now included. Maybe if he is reading he can give his source.