Playing taxes for your winnings have to no longer exempt. If you are a U.S. citizen you owe Uncle Sam a chunk, regardless if obtained right here or out of the country. The IRS considers all playing winnings taxable income, even supposing or no longer it’s an quantity that doesn’t fetch reported to the IRS by the payer, fancy that $20 address a scratch off tag, or a fortunate $250 when your numbers hit, even a $1,000 jackpot for your favourite slot machine. Sadly, playing taxes are due.