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by baking 2646 days ago
If you fail to keep a receipt for a $10k entry fee I think that's on you.

Edit: I think you can't carry over losses from prior years, so if you lose money one year and make money the next, your taxes on your net earnings can be higher. Rule of thumb for professional poker players: If you don't have a profitable tax year, it is time to quit.