Gambling Taxes FAQ

If you won money at a casino, horse race, raffle drawing, or lottery, you need to pay taxes on that income. Here’s what you’ll owe and what you can do to reduce your tax bill.

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IRS Certified Letter: What to Do Now

If you receive IRS certified mail, you need to take immediate action. IRS certified letters almost always mean that something serious is about to happen and you don’t have much time to respond.

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Treasury Offset Program: Refund Held to Pay Other Debts

The Treasury Offset Program is a federal program where the government will hold payments it owes you to cover your debts. While the government generally has the right to do this, there are times when you can successfully challenge the offset and receive your tax refund or other payment.

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IRS Notices and Letters

Get a notice or letter in the mail from the IRS? Here’s how you can handle it. To learn more about your specific letter or notice, check the list of notices and letters at the bottom of this post.

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