The complete tax implications of winning and losing at gambling are pretty much a mystery to accountants, gamblers and even the Internal Revenue Service itself. The IRS offers surprisingly few details to guide gamblers through the tax maze. Furthermore, what the IRS does say is often general, vague, open to individual interpretation, and contradictory; IRS publications and personnel often leave you with more questions than answers. Tax Help for Gamblers covers all the whys and wherefores of this complex subject, including tax-code specifics, record-keeping, filing your tax return, state-tax considerations, audits and other tax problems — often citing court cases to help you come to the proper conclusions. Numerous charts and forms help you see the practical application of the information. This book is for recreational and professional gamblers, including low and high rollers, machine and table-game players, and vide poker, live poker, online, international, and cruise ship play