Gaming Accounting Specialists in Chico, CA

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The world of gaming offers exciting opportunities for income, but it also comes with complex financial and tax challenges. From tracking wins and losses, to understanding the IRS rules around gaming income and deductions, navigating this space can be overwhelming. Whether you're a professional or a frequent player with sizable winnings, managing your finances shouldn’t be a game. At TreeStar Solutions, we understand the unique accounting and tax issues gamers face—and we’re here to help you stay organized, compliant, and financially in control.

Our accounting professionals will plan and prepare your federal, state, and local income tax returns with the most current IRS rules on gaming income in mind. We help you accurately track winnings and losses, organize supporting documentation, and optimize deductions—so you can reduce taxes owed and stay compliant, whether you're playing professionally or recreationally.

  • Players

    • Tracking tournament and cash game winnings across venues and online platforms
    • Support with categorizing professional vs. recreational status for IRS reporting
    • Assistance with documenting travel, buy-ins, and other potential deductions
    • Tax planning for multi-state play and international winnings

  • State Winners

    • Guidance on lump sum vs. annuity payout tax implications
    • Estate and gift tax planning for large one-time windfalls
    • Assistance with managing sudden wealth and minimizing long-term tax liability
    • Federal and state tax return preparation, including withholding review

  • Sports

    • Detailed win/loss tracking across books, apps, and offshore platforms
    • Support with reporting gaming income and determining allowable losses
    • Crypto and fiat transaction reconciliation for online gaming
    • Tax planning strategies for high-frequency players or professionals

  • Esports Gamers

    • Income reporting for tournament winnings, sponsorships, and streamed content
    • Crypto income tracking for in-game rewards, NFTs, and tokenized assets
    • Support with multi-platform earnings (e.g., Twitch, YouTube, and prize pools)
    • Tax planning for international competitions and digital payouts