By SectorWire desk ·
Bonus.com reported that the IRS held a hearing on 17 July 2026 about the 90% gambling loss deduction rule for the 2026 tax year. Speakers sought repeal or clarification, warning that the limit could create taxable income without an overall gambling profit.
The deduction limit could leave gamblers with tax liabilities despite losses offsetting their winnings.
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