How should raffle winnings be reported?
August 22, 2011
From: Christina
Date: Fri, 24 Oct 2008
Hello:
A company holds a raffle for the United Way. Employees buy raffle tickets and win various prizes, such as cameras, beauty baskets and IPODs. Should the winnings be reported as taxable on the employee's W-2 statement, or should they otherwise be reported on the employee's income tax returns?
Thanks.
Have a good day,
Christina
Answer
Date: 4 Nov 2008
Hello Christina,
Prize winnings aren't wages and so shouldn't be reported on Form W-2.
Prizes with an aggregate value of $600 or more should be reported by the sponsoring organization on Form 1099-Misc.
Prizes are taxable income and should be reported as other income on Form 1040.
Good luck!
Mike Gray
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