Idaho Sports Betting Tax Calculator
Idaho taxes gambling winnings as ordinary income at 5.80% flat rate. Sports betting is not yet legalized in Idaho. Residents who gamble in other states or at casinos still owe Idaho income tax on winnings. Sports betting not legalized. Idaho has constitutional prohibitions on most gambling.
Calculate Your Idaho Sports Betting Tax
2026 rules: 90% loss deduction cap applies (OBBBA)
Your salary, wages, and other non-gambling income
Losses can only be deducted if you itemize deductions
You cannot deduct gambling losses with the standard deduction. Switch to itemized to deduct losses.
Tax Breakdown
W-2G Form: Likely Required
Your total winnings of $10,000 exceed the $2,000 W-2G threshold for 2026. Individual wins that also meet the 300:1 odds requirement may trigger a W-2G form. Use our W-2G Checker for precise results.
Federal Withholding
$2,400 (24%) would be withheld at the time of payout. You may be due a refund of $1,200.
Idaho Gambling Tax Key Facts
- ✓State income tax: 5.80% flat rate
- ✓Sports betting: not yet legalized
- ✓Gambling loss deductions ARE allowed (must itemize)
- ✓5.8% flat tax rate
How Sports Betting Taxes Work in Idaho
Idaho taxes gambling winnings as ordinary income at a flat 5.80% rate. Your gambling winnings are added to all other income and taxed accordingly.
Idaho allows gambling loss deductions following federal rules. Under the 2026 OBBBA, losses are deductible at 90% (capped at the amount of winnings) when itemizing deductions.
Idaho Allows Gambling Loss Deductions
Idaho follows federal rules for gambling loss deductions. The 2026 OBBBA 90% cap applies when itemizing.
Idaho Tax Example
A single filer in Idaho earning $60,000 with $10,000 in sports betting winnings and no losses
How Idaho Compares to Neighboring States
Recent Idaho Gambling Tax Changes
Sports betting not legalized. Idaho has constitutional prohibitions on most gambling.
Idaho Sports Betting Tax FAQ
How much tax do I pay on sports betting winnings in Idaho?
Idaho taxes gambling winnings at 5.80% flat rate on top of federal tax (10-37%). Your total combined tax rate depends on your income level and filing status.
Is sports betting legal in Idaho?
Sports betting is not currently legal in Idaho. However, residents who gamble in other states or at legal casinos still must report and pay taxes on their winnings.
Can I deduct gambling losses in Idaho?
Yes, Idaho allows gambling loss deductions following federal rules. You must itemize deductions, and losses are limited to the amount of your winnings. The 2026 OBBBA 90% cap applies.
Idaho Tax Authority
For official tax guidance specific to Idaho, contact the state tax authority:
https://tax.idaho.gov/↗Calculate Your Idaho Sports Betting Taxes
Use our free calculator above to see exactly what you owe in Idaho.
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