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Gambling Tax Calculator — US & Canada

Estimate the federal tax you'll owe on your gambling winnings. Enter your region, annual income, and your year's wins and losses to see your estimated liability instantly.

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Enter your income and winnings to see your estimate.

Federal estimate only (2026 fiscal year standards, single-filer brackets and standard deduction). State tax, NIIT, AMT, and W-2G withholding are not included. Loss deduction assumes you itemize on Schedule A.

How this works

  • United States: The IRS treats gambling winnings as ordinary income. We subtract the 2026 single-filer standard deduction, add your winnings (minus deductible losses), and compute the additional federal tax using 2026 fiscal year brackets.
  • Loss deduction (US): Losses are deductible on Schedule A only if you itemize, and only up to the amount of winnings reported.
  • Canada: Casual gambling winnings are non-taxable windfalls under CRA guidance, so the estimated tax is $0 for non-professional gamblers.

This calculator provides an estimate for educational purposes only and is not tax advice. See our gambling tax guide for the full legal context.

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