Originally Posted by kewlJ View Post
Tasha, can I ask what it is you are worried about? At the level you play (or at least that you tell us you play), you should easily be able to offset several jackpots in the low 4 figure range as far as tax liability.
Yes and no, afaik. Mostly no.

Offsets are allowed, but only as itemized deductions. Most people with simple finances are better off taking the standard deduction and coughing up the taxes for the jackpots.