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Comment by mwexler

2 years ago

Though one can write off losses from gambling in the US.

I wish the tax code had more a more positive slant per your point, but lobbying seems to be a bigger driver.

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ScottEvtuch  2 years ago

Pretty sure you can only write off gambling losses to offset gambling winnings, which entirely makes sense. That way you only pay taxes on your net winnings for the year.

  • gosub100  2 years ago

    I can confirm this.

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