Maintaining clear, contemporaneous records of both winnings and losses is the only trustworthy defense a taxpayer (even a recreational gambler) can produce that will prove effective against a Service challenge to
gambling loss deductions.
Contending he was a professional gambler, he claimed $1,311,200 in gross income from gambling, and a corresponding
gambling loss of $1,311,200.
Also, a taxpayer can never have an overall
gambling loss for tax purposes, but can only lower the amount of winnings.
A Sydney police spokesman said the
gambling loss was the main line of inquiry they were pursuing.
Although the UK is third in the world - behind the US and Japan - in terms of betting and gaming profits, it is ninth in terms of the average
gambling loss per adult, pounds 154 per year compared with Australia's pounds 354.
Ashley said of his
gambling loss at the time: "It is what it is.
taxpayer's claim of a
gambling loss for an investment in high-yield
However, an excess gambling gain in one year cannot be offset by an excess
gambling loss in another year (Skeeles, 118 Ct.
But his own solicitor claimed Wilkins' crimes were brought on by a four-figure
gambling loss.
The previous highest
gambling loss in Britain is believed to have been pounds 8million by Frank Sarakakis, a Greek car tycoon, playing roulette in the same club in 1994.
He and security guard Rivera had planned only to rob Given Grace, as had been their wont with other UPLB students every time they needed cash after a
gambling loss. But she was so pretty, Rivera confessed later, after his grandfather got wind of the crime and surrendered him to authorities.
For business activities, business expenses are deductible without restriction, except for the limitation on
gambling losses. Additionally, self-employment tax or FICA is due from individuals who operate a business, gambling or otherwise, which is an expenditure of 15.3% of income.