A big thanks for all the recent birthday messages. I feel blessed to be surrounded by so many thoughtful friends and well-wishers.
And a big surprise – even the IRS decided to give me something nice for my birthday, new gambling regulations that will make easier my future book-writing life – as well as my personal financial situation. These new regulations wiped out some scary proposals from the IRS in the past, particularly dropping the bad idea of changing the $1200 W2-G threshold to $600. They also addressed some other technical issues for which the casinos had been pushing. I haven’t read the official IRS regulation document, but when I do, I will share all additional pertinent details.
Speaking of taxes, I want to clarify that the 3rd edition of Tax Help for Gamblers, only available online as an eBook, is the only edition with current information. The previous two editions, in paperback, have some good information to learn about the basics of taxes and gambling, but should not be used as a reference when doing your 2016 returns.
This up-to-date eBook is immediately accessible to download and has a very frugal price – $7.99. It can be ordered through iTunes, for the Kindle at http://www.amazon.com/Tax-Help-Gamblers-Poker-Casino-ebook/dp/B00SJVGEA2, and for the Nook at http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/tax-help-for-gamblers-2015-edition-jean-scott/1121099157?ean=2940149948819
Happy New Year to all – in and out of casinos!
The more significant tax change for 2017 is that the casinos have decided to help us all out. So we don’t have to worry about those pesky W-2Gs, the casinos have decided that they simply won’t let us win any more. Problem solved!
We might see a pretty lean next four years in Casino Land, since no one will have any money. Look out for penny slots and $2 blackjack at the Bellagio! Happy new year, everyone, and I’ll see you all when I return from Canada in 2021.
I have only so much time – and I like blogging best! I keep the Website for people who Google me – and that refers them to the blog! Same for my Jean Scott Facebook account.
Happy New Year Jean……and Happy Birthday
I believe IRS will make more taxes leaving regs as they are. If true, they are gifting IRS? Of course it’s better for us players too.
Just visited your web site. It appears to have no activity lately. Do you like blogging better? If so, I am curious why?
Again a Happy Healthy New Year to you and yours… Wayne
Happy New Year Jean, to you and yours. Thanks for all you do for us gamblers!!! Winners and losers…. Lol.