Do I have to pay income tax on gambling winnings if I already paid the tax in the state where I won the money?
Answer #468 -- ( Published 02/02/2006 02:49 PM | Updated 08/08/2012 10:01 AM )
Do I have to pay Illinois income tax on gambling winnings that I already paid the tax on in the state where I won the money?
If you were an Illinois resident when the gambling winnings were earned, you must pay Illinois income tax on gambling winnings. You may not take a credit for income tax paid to another state.
