# Form W-2G

URL: https://pdf.net/pdf-forms/financial-forms/form-w-2-g
Category: Financial Forms 
Attributes: Monthly top‑searched, Trusted by accountants, Official IRS form, Filled annually

Form W-2G is used to report gambling winnings and any federal income tax withheld on these.

You can open the editable W-2G Form in our PDF editor, enter the required information, and save the completed document to your device. Afterward, you can immediately send it to the IRS.

## Versions

- 2026 — [download PDF](https://cdn.sanity.io/files/i16te7yp/production/e34241d049d8e73612ff69b63cd34e72444b9ddf.pdf)

## How to Fill Out Form W-2G?

Step 1: Open our IRS PDF W-2G Form.

Step 2: Enter the payer’s and the winner’s information.

Step 3: Add the details about the winnings.

Step 4: Determine the tax amount according to the Form W-2G instructions.

Step 5: If the person receiving the winnings isn’t the actual winner or is a part of a group of winners, furnish Form 5754 to the recipient.

Step 6: Send copies of Form W-2G to the IRS and the winner.

## Facts

### What Is Form W-2G?

Form W-2G, known as Certain Gambling Winnings, is a form that allows you to report gambling winnings and federal income tax withheld on those. The specifics depend on the type of gambling, the amount of winnings, and the ratio of winnings to the wager.

### Who Is Required to File Form W-2G?

Payer (casino, lottery, or other gaming establishment) is required to file Form W-2G with the IRS and submit a copy to the winner.

### When Is Form W-2G Due for Submission?

Form W-2G should be furnished to the winner by January 31st and submitted to the IRS by February 28th in paper form or March 31st in e-form. If any of these days falls on a weekend or a legal holiday, the deadline is pushed to the next working day.

### What Are the Penalties for Not Submitting Form W-2G?

Failing to submit Form W-2G to the IRS may result in penalties ranging from $60 to $680 per form, depending on how long it’s overdue.

### Where Do I File Form W-2G?

You should file Form W-2G with the IRS, either by mail or by submitting the document electronically. Furthermore, you should furnish one copy to the winner, so they can use it to withhold the correct amount on their federal income tax return.

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