Gambling Losses May Be Deducted to the Extent of the Taxpayer's

question 8

True/False

Gambling losses may be deducted to the extent of the taxpayer's gambling winnings. Such losses are subject to the 2%-of-AGI floor for miscellaneous itemized deductions.

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