Guides
German Poker Tax: When Recreational Becomes Berufsspieler
When German poker winnings become taxable: the Berufsspieler test, BFH rulings, § 22 EStG, and what records the Finanzamt expects.
Guides
Canadian Poker Tax: When the CRA Considers You a Professional
The CRA's windfall doctrine keeps most Canadian poker winnings tax-free — until it doesn't. The business-activity test explained.
Guides
UK Poker Tax: Why HMRC Doesn't Tax Recreational Winnings (And When It Does)
HMRC doesn't tax recreational poker winnings in the UK. Here's the legal basis, when poker becomes taxable, and why records matter.
Guides
Poker Taxes in the US: A 2026 Guide for Recreational and Pro Players
How the IRS taxes poker winnings in 2026 — including the new OBBBA 90% loss cap that creates phantom income for break-even players.