Busted by IRS now i owe back taxes on winnings

[Seattleallstar]

Originally Posted by NoLuvForPletch

Honestly, I have no idea what you just said. So, are they making you pay more or not? Are they taking your word for it that your losses equalled your winnings or do you have to show proof? Are they going to audit you now, or basically are they asking you to fork over a few hundred bucks?

I had a notice that some gambling income was not reported, and that i owe taxes for those winnings. They are asking me to fork over a few thousand