what kind of tax form do i need for winning a prize
What kind of taxes will you have to pay for winning money on a game show or a lottery? The short answer to this question is that it depends on your state, and how much youâve won. If you win money on a game show you do have to pay income tax on the winnings. On your tax return you would file game show winnings under Miscellaneous Income. You will also receive a 1099 tax form from the entity that awarded you the cash prize. For example, under the rules section of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, it explains a contestant will receive a 1099 form to declare taxable winnings on prizes valued at $600 or more.