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New York Gambling Loss Deduction 2026

New York taxpayers should separate gambling winnings from gambling losses. IRS Topic 419 says casual gambling winnings are taxable and losses require itemizing, records, and a limit tied to reported winnings. New York Form IT-196 instructions separately say New York itemized gambling losses go on line 29, cannot exceed gambling winnings for the tax year, and cannot be netted against winnings before reporting income.

Federal starting point

Gambling winnings are taxable income; losses require itemizing and records

New York form

Form IT-196, line 29 for gambling losses

NY loss limit

Cannot exceed gambling winnings for the tax year

No net reporting

Do not reduce winnings by losses and report only the difference

What matters for 2026

  • Report the full gambling winnings amount first; do not report only a net win after subtracting losses.
  • For New York, Form IT-196 line 29 is the itemized deduction lane for gambling losses.
  • NY instructions say the deduction cannot be more than gambling winnings for the tax year.
  • A diary plus W-2G, Form 5754, tickets, casino or sportsbook statements, bank records, and payment slips are the core support file.

Next step

Use the main deduction guide for calculator inputs, eligibility checks, related forms, and broader federal rules.

Open the full guide

Planning workflow

  1. 1Collect W-2G forms, Form 5754 if applicable, sportsbook exports, casino win/loss statements, lottery records, and payment records.
  2. 2Report full gambling winnings as income before evaluating any itemized loss deduction.
  3. 3Use federal Schedule A only if itemizing is appropriate under current federal instructions and the records support the loss amount.
  4. 4For New York, complete or model Form IT-196 line 29 and keep the New York diary/proof records listed in the instructions.
  5. 5If the taxpayer is a nonresident or part-year resident, verify whether winnings are New York-source income and how Form IT-203 applies before filing.

Records to keep

  • Form W-2G and Form 5754 when issued
  • Sportsbook account exports, casino win/loss statements, lottery records, and racing records
  • Diary with date, wager type, location or platform, people present when relevant, winnings, and losses
  • Wagering tickets, canceled checks, credit records, bank withdrawals, and payment slips
  • Federal Schedule A support and New York Form IT-196/IT-201 or IT-203 workpapers

Primary sources

IRS Topic 419Explains gambling winnings, loss deductions for casual gamblers, Schedule A treatment, W-2G reporting, estimated tax, and recordkeeping.NY Form IT-196 instructionsNew York line 29 instructions explain gambling losses, no net reporting, the winnings limit, and required diary/proof records.NY itemized deductions 2025New York explains that state itemized deductions are reported on Form IT-196 and that gambling loss deductions are limited to reported gambling income.