n00b ?

[NJDevils]

I am new to the forum and to online poker (PartyPoker) and have a few questions. Hopefully I have posted in the correct place, my apologies if not. I have done pretty well and enjoy playing but was wondering about a tax issue. Do I need to pay taxes on the money I have earned if I have not cashed it out or can it stay in my account tax-free until I do eventually cashout? Thanks for the help. NJ.