What is the max you can win in Vegas without paying taxes?
What is the max you can win in Vegas without paying taxes? Any gambling winnings are subject to federal income tax. If you win more than $5,000 on a wager, and the payout is at least 300 times the amount of your bet, the IRS requires the payer to withhold 24% for income taxes. Any gambling losses can offset your gambling winning as long as you meet certain criteria.
What happens if I win money in Vegas?
If you win, you may get a Form W-2G, Certain Gambling Winnings, from the payer. The IRS also gets a copy of the W-2G. The payer issues the form depending on the type of game you played, the amount of your winnings and other factors. You'll also get the form if the payer withholds taxes from what you won.