Gross Winnings
Total proceeds from all winning positions before subtracting losses. Key for the gambling income method.
Gross winnings are the total amount you received from all winning positions — before subtracting any losses. This number is critical for the gambling income tax method because it's the amount reported as taxable income.
Gross winnings vs. net P&L
Example: You closed 10 positions. 6 were winners totaling $4,200 in proceeds. 4 were losers totaling $2,800 in cost basis with $0 proceeds.
- Gross winnings: $4,200
- Net P&L: $4,200 − (cost of winners + cost of losers) = varies
Why this matters
Under the gambling income method, you report gross winnings as income — not net profit. Losses are deducted separately and only if you itemize. Under capital gains or ordinary income methods, you only report the net amount. This difference can mean thousands of dollars in extra tax liability under the gambling method.
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