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Taxation of Gambling

Who was the Biggest Winner At WSOP Final Table? The IRS

Who was the Biggest Winner At WSOP Final Table? The IRS

Russ Fox estimates that the Internal Revenue Service will make a cool $8.6 million in tax from the November Nine—greater than the first-place prize.

Thu, Nov 07, 2013

Taxation of Gambling: Tax Day Considerations

Taxation of Gambling: Tax Day Considerations

Tax Day is here! Are you prepared? If not, check out our exclusive in-depth series on US tax laws for poker players by Tax Attorney Brad Polizzano.

Wed, Apr 11, 2012

Taxation of Gambling: State Tax Issues

Taxation of Gambling: State Tax Issues

Tax Day is fast approaching! To get you prepared, our exclusive in-depth series on US tax laws for poker players by Tax Attorney Brad Polizzano continues this week with a look at state tax.

Wed, Apr 04, 2012

Taxation of Gambling: US Residents Moving Abroad

Taxation of Gambling: US Residents Moving Abroad

Tax Attorney Brad Polizzano continues his exclusive series on US tax laws for poker players.

Wed, Mar 28, 2012

Taxation of Gambling: Rakeback and Casino Comps

Taxation of Gambling: Rakeback and Casino Comps

Tax Attorney Brad Polizzano continues his exclusive series on US tax laws for poker players.

Wed, Mar 21, 2012

Taxation of Gambling: Tax Implications of Staking Activity

Taxation of Gambling: Tax Implications of Staking Activity

Tax Attorney Brad Polizzano continues his exclusive series on US tax laws for poker players.

Wed, Mar 14, 2012

Taxation of Gambling: US Tax Implications of Black Friday

Taxation of Gambling: US Tax Implications of Black Friday

Tax Attorney Brad Polizzano continues his exclusive series on US tax laws for poker players.

Wed, Mar 07, 2012

Taxation of Gambling: Online Gambling

Taxation of Gambling: Online Gambling

Tax Attorney Brad Polizzano continues his exclusive series on US tax laws for poker players.

Wed, Feb 29, 2012

Taxation of Gambling: Professional Gambler Business Expenses

Taxation of Gambling: Professional Gambler Business Expenses

Tax Attorney Brad Polizzano continues his exclusive series on US tax laws for poker players.

Wed, Feb 22, 2012

Taxation of Gambling: Professional Versus Amateur Gambler

Taxation of Gambling: Professional Versus Amateur Gambler

Tax Attorney Brad Polizzano continues his exclusive new series on US tax laws for poker players.

Wed, Feb 15, 2012

Taxation of Gambling: Introduction and Recordkeeping

Taxation of Gambling: Introduction and Recordkeeping

Tax Attorney Brad Polizzano kicks off an exclusive new series on US tax laws for poker players.

Wed, Feb 08, 2012

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