The lottery organization will report your winnings on Form W-2G, Certain Gambling Winnings to both you and the IRS. When you file, you’ll report your lottery winnings on Form 1040, Schedule 1, using Form W-2G. However, the IRS still requires you to report your winnings if you do not receive Form W-2G.

For nonresident U.S. aliens, you’ll report lottery and all other gambling winnings using Form 1040-NR, U.S. Nonresident Alien Income Tax Return.

Lottery winnings can impact your tax situation in many ways you may not have thought about. Don’t be caught off guard. Stay ahead and make a tax plan with your local Jackson Hewitt Tax Pro. Schedule your appointment today.  

Sharon Brucker, CPA Senior Tax Research Analyst Published on: August 08, 2025
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