Originally Posted by
ScottGem
This is not correct. Gambling winnings are reportable as income. yes, any winnings over $5K are required to have withholding of 28.6% taken out. But this is withholding! It does not represent your actual tax liability. The income is reported along with any other taxable income when you file your return and your ACTUAL tax liability is determined. So if the amount of winnings is significant it could put you in a different tax bracket.
Florida, however, has no state income tax, so that wouldn't be an issue.