W-2G 2018

IRS Release Status: FINAL

Sample Excel Import File: W-2G 2018.xlsx

What's New for 2018

The text in box 1 of Form W-2G has been changed from “Gross winnings” to “Reportable winnings.” This change clarifies that for certain types of gambling activity, the amount shown in box 1 is gross winnings less the amounts of the wager or buy-in.

Import Form Fields:

Field Name	Size	Type	Description	Notes
See Form Filer Common Fields			Filer fields common to all form types.
See Recipient Common Fields			Recipient fields common to all form types.
Box 1 Amount	12	Amount	Box 1: Reportable winnings
Box 2 Date	8	Date	Box 2: Date Won	MM/DD/YYYY or M/D/YYYY
Box 3 Wager Type	15	Text	Box 3: Type of wager
Box 4 Amount	12	Amount	Box 4: Federal income tax withheld
Box 5 Transaction	15	Text	Box 5: Transaction
Box 6 Race	5	Text	Box 6: Race
Box 7 Amount	12	Amount	Box 7: Winnings from identical wagers
Box 8 Cashier	5	Text	Box 8: Cashier
Box 10 Window	5	Text	Box 10: Window
Box 11 1st ID	15	Text	Box 11: First I.D.
Box 12 2nd ID	15	Text	Box 12: Second I.D.
Box 13 State	2	Text	Box 13: State/Payer's state identification no.	Use state abbreviation
Box 13 ID Number	20	Text	Box 13: State/Payer's state identification no.	Given by State Department of Revenue
Box 14 Amount	12	Amount	Box 14: State Winnings
Box 15 Amount	12	Amount	Box 15: State income tax withheld
Box 16 Amount	12	Amount	Box 16: Local Winnings
Box 17 Amount	12	Amount	Box 17: Local income tax withheld
Box 18 Locality	14	Text	Box 18: Name of locality

IRS Release Status: FINAL

Sample Excel Import File: W-2G 2018.xlsx

Import Form Fields:

W-2G Form:

IRS W-2G Form: 2018 W-2G Form

IRS W-2G Instructions: 2018 W-2G Instructions