Valerie,
My guess as to why IRS wants them listed individually (payer name and
amount) is so that they can automatically match them up with the IRS copies of
the W2-Gs that they received from the casino. Showing a lump sum when the
IRS has received several W2-Gs for that taxpayer would likely trigger an
audit.
Regards,
Walter H in Florida
In a message dated 3/21/2012 3:40:45 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
vpollard@socal.rr.com writes:
For followup I thought I would post that I did call the IRS today and was
put in touch with their e-file representative.
She told me that, yes, there is a limit of 30 W2G's that can be e-filed,
more than that and you have to file a paper return.
Of course you can lump them into a sum depending on how you do your own
return but apparently that's "illegal" and an accountant shouldn't be doing
that for you.
She also seemed to be saying that each W2G should be listed separately,
but she also said that had something to do with the program you are using so
I'm not sure on that point at all.
Valerie
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