H.R. 5523 · 110th Congress
Internet Gambling Regulation and Tax Enforcement Act of 2008
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Jim McDermott
- Introduced
- 2008-03-04
- Latest action
- 2008-03-04 · Introduced in House
Summary
Internet Gambling Regulation and Tax Enforcement Act of 2008 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) impose an Internet gambling license fee on Internet gambling operators; (2) require such operators to file informational returns identifying themselves and the individuals placing wagers with them; (3) require withholding of tax on annual Internet gambling winnings of more than $5,000; (4) impose a 30% tax on the Internet gambling winnings of nonresident aliens; and (5) impose the excise tax on wagers on any individual who places a wager with an unlicensed Internet gambling operator.