Canadian Casino Tax Refund
- Canadian Casino Tax Refund Status
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- Canadian Casino Tax Refund Estimator
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As a canadian you are entitle to a portion of that back. To get the full $525 back,you have to proof you lose more than the 1750, the way it works in the US is that whenver you play slots or tables, you put in your players card or give it to them at the tables. They track your winnings/losses that way. Get your casino tax refund back today Did you win a jackpot and receive a 1042-S form? As a Canadian Citizen who received a 1042-S Foreign Person's U.S. Source Income Subject to Withholding Form, you're probably wondering how to get your casino rebate started. The first thing you should do is contact us. Reply to: Casino TAX REFUND canadians. Read our community guidelines. Get notified by e-mail when a reply is posted. Las Vegas forums. Las Vegas forums. Canadian Claiming taxes back. Canadian needing info on getting tax back. Beyond destination forums. Recreational and professional Canadian gamblers who gamble in other countries are at the mercy of their host country’s gambling income tax laws. For instance, Canadians who win over $1,200 in an American casino must pay a 30% tax, which is usually withheld at the cashier. The good news is that there is a casino tax refund for Canadians.
How Canadian Residents Can Get a Refund of 30% Withholding Tax? When people win money while visiting a casino, excitement tends to be the main feeling they have. That is, until they realize, 30 percent of their winnings goes to Uncle Sam – the annoying 30 percent withholding tax that’s applied to even Canadian residents.
U.S. Gambling Tax Recovery
Author: Brad Howland
First Posted: Jan. 2, 2007
Canadians who gamble in the United States may find that 30% of their winnings are withheld to cover U.S. non-resident's tax. Under certain circumstances, this tax can recovered by filing a U.S. tax return.
The IRS requires casinos and other gambling establishments to withhold 30% of the gambling winnings of Canadian visitors to the U.S. However, if you also have U.S. gambling losses during the year, it is possible to file a 1040NR return, deduct those losses from your winnings, and receive a refund of the tax withheld. You must have received 1042-S forms (or W-2G forms) from the gambling establishments showing income and tax withheld, and you must be a U.S. non-resident, for this procedure to work.
You must also have records to substantiate your losses. The IRS provides the following guideline on their website: 'It is important to keep an accurate diary or similar record of your gambling winnings and losses. To deduct your losses, you must be able to provide receipts, tickets, statements or other records that show the amount of both your winnings and losses.'
Your diary should record the date, location, and type of your gambling activities, as well as amounts won or lost. These records do not have to be submitted with the tax return, but must be available if requested by the IRS.
If you have winnings from blackjack, baccarat, craps, roulette, or big-6 wheel, and the casino gave you Form 1042-S showing that tax was withheld, you don't require gambling losses to claim a full refund of the tax.
The tax refund is obtained by following two basic steps:
1. Obtain an ITIN Number
If you do not have a U.S. Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) you need to apply for one by submitting Form W-7 to the IRS along with your tax return. The application process requires you to submit certain documents as proof of identity and foreign status:
IRS has streamlined the number of documents the agency will accept as proof of identity to obtain an ITIN. There are now 13 acceptable documents.
An original, or a certified or notarized copy, of an UNEXPIRED passport is the only document that is accepted for both identity and foreign status. If you do not have a passport, you must provide a combination of current documents that contain expiration dates - we accept docs issued within 12 months of the application if no expiration date is normally available. The documents must also show your name and photograph, and support your claim of foreign status.
IRS will accept certified or notarized copies of a combination (two or more) of the following documents, in lieu of a passport:
- National identification card (must show photo, name, current address, date of birth, and expiration date)
- U.S. driver's license
- Civil birth certificate
- Foreign driver's license
- U.S. state identification card
- Foreign voter's registration card
- U.S. military identification card
- Foreign military identification card
- Visa
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) photo identification
- Medical records (dependents - under 14 years old - only)
- School records (dependents and/or students - under 25 years old - only)
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Naturally, you probably don't want to send original copies of your documents to the IRS. Although it possible to send certified or notarized copies, there is a catch: copies must be certified by the 'issuing agency or official custodian of the original record,' or 'notarized by a U.S. notary public legally authorized within his or her local jurisdiction to certify that the document is a true copy of the original.' For Canadian residents who don't want to travel to the United States just to find a notary, U.S. notaries public are available at U.S. embassies and consulates in Canada.
In our practice we have used the notary services available at the Vancouver Consulate General, with good success and a reasonable turn-around time. However, it may be more convenient for you to drop into the nearest Canadian passport office and have them make a certified copy of your passport. At the time of this writing, it is free and seems to take about a week to get ready.
Alternatively, if you don't want to go through the somewhat onerous process of applying for an ITIN by yourself, you can use an official IRS 'Certifying Acceptance Agent.' An Acceptance Agent is authorized by IRS to assist individuals in obtaining ITINs, and will probably charge a fee for the service provided. The IRS posts a list of Acceptance Agents on it's website. The list is updated quarterly, and many are located in Canada.
2. Prepare the 1040NR Return
Canadian Casino Tax Refund Status
ITIN applications on Form W-7 are required to be submitted to the IRS with the tax return as an accompanying attachment, along with the necessary original, certified or notarized documents (as above). Your package is sent to the Austin, Texas mailing address at:
Internal Revenue Service
Austin Service Center
ITIN Operation, P.O. Box 149342
Austin, TX 78714-9342
In general you can expect it to take at least three-four months to process your return and refund. It is acceptable to file 1040NR returns and claim refunds for the previous three years. We provide Form W-7 and 1040NR preparation services for $300, plus 12% HST and shipping.
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Gambling Income and Expenses
- 1040-S slip (over 3) – $2 each
- ITIN application – $15
US Gambling Tax Refund
American casinos withhold 30% of your winnings but Canadian residents can file for a gambling tax refund. CIS has been filing US Gambling Tax Recovery returns for over 35 years and has the experience to get you a refund from the IRS.
We offer very competitive pricing without percentage based fees like some online services and extra tax slips and/or forms are available for only nominal fees.
Year round service and no appointment required. Just drop off your paperwork and we’ll do the rest!
To file a US Non-Resident Return (1040NR), you’ll need:
Canadian Casino Tax Refund Dates
- Your US gambling tax slips (Form 1042-S)
- Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)
- A certified copy of your passport
Canadian Casino Tax Refund Estimator
If you don’t have an ITIN, we’ll apply for a number for you and submit it with your return. If your number is inactive for 3 years, you’ll have to reapply. You must provide a certified copy of your passport from the Passport Office to apply for your ITIN.
Canadian Us Casino Tax Refund
Once your return is filed and processed by the IRS, your refund will be issued to you directly in the form of a US Treasury check. Direct deposit is only available if you have a US bank account.
Canadian Casino Tax Refund Delayed
Please note fees vary for clients who also require state returns filed.