30 w2g limit to efile
I saw on another forum a suggestion to summarize by totaling all w2g's for each casino. Then you should be ok as long as you didn't hit jackpots at more than 30 casinos.
But I understand why you would want to proceed cautiously.
Quote: cmlotitoIm using H&R Block software like i have for the past several years. It says it's an IRS issue.
I've had the same issue using H&R Block software in the past. From what I've read, it is specific to that software and a pain in the butt. Supposedly, Turbo Tax is better at handling that and allows you to post totals instead of inputting all the info from each W2G.
Since I'm not a pro and not in a high tax state, now that the standard deduction has been doubled I won't be itemizing. Best plays have dried up so just trying to avoid W2G's altogether.
Quote: cf1984I've had the same issue using H&R Block software in the past. From what I've read, it is specific to that software and a pain in the butt. Supposedly, Turbo Tax is better at handling that and allows you to post totals instead of inputting all the info from each W2G.
Since I'm not a pro and not in a high tax state, now that the standard deduction has been doubled I won't be itemizing. Best plays have dried up so just trying to avoid W2G's altogether.
Can anyone else confirm if turbo tax allows posting totals? If so I'll get that program. The cost savings of not printing and mailing would more than pay for the software.
Quote: HugoSlaviaLast year I used H&R Block 2016 Deluxe. I only had a handful of w2g's, but the software didn't give me any trouble. For each casino, I filled in the "Payer Information" including the casino's federal ID #. The software also displays a worksheet for entry of up to 18 detailed items from the w2g, but I left everything blank except #1 Gross winnings. (Item #9 was my SSN, which I think populated automatically.)
Once you go past 30 worksheets that is where the problem arises. Last year I had exactly 30 w2gs I had to file for 2016 do I didn't encounter that problem. This year, 173. Thankfully I came out ahead. If i had lost for the year and had to deal with this id be furious instead of just really annoyed.
Even though I only had a few w2g's, I summarized my totals by casino. If you were to summarize, presumably it would drop you below 30.
Quote: HugoSlaviaYou may want to look back at your 2016 return to see what was actually included on the document submitted to the IRS. The software asks for a lot of worksheet details that aren't actually printed anywhere on the final document, and are therefore never seen by the IRS.
Even though I only had a few w2g's, I summarized my totals by casino. If you were to summarize, presumably it would drop you below 30.
I'll do that when I get home from work tonight.
