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- Attention: Canadians & US Non Residents! Claim a US gambling refund on the casino winnings tax withheld by the IRS. A casino tax refund can be obtained for.
- However, due to the U.S. Canada Tax Treaty, Canadians can offset gambling losses against the winnings reported on form 1042-S. And get some or all of the gambling tax back! Citizens that are residents of certain other countries may also qualify for a casino tax refund of the 30% withholding on their casino winnings.
- Australians cannot get a tax refund of the 30% withholding tax. The tax treaties between the USA and Australia doesn't permit it. Each country negotiates its own tax treaty and deals with gambling.
- However, the tax rules for gambling winnings are the same across Canada. Professional gamblers must pay tax on their winnings while recreational players are entirely exempt. What a country to live in! You might also like: Deeper Dive into Taxation of Gambling in Canada; Your online gambling.
Answer 51 of 110: I won 5000 usd. Casino deducted 1700 tax paid me approx 3300usd I don't have any losses to offset my win. Can I get the tax I paid refunded? If so how do I go about it?
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CANADIAN TAX UPDATES RELATING TO COVID-19
- Applications for the CERB are closed. Qualifying individuals have until Dec 2, 2020 to apply for retroactive CERB payments.
- Applications for the Canada Emergency Student Benefit (CESB) are now closed.
- Qualifying individuals can apply for the Canada Recovery Benefit for September 2020 to 2021.
- Qualifying individuals can apply for the Canada Recovery Caregiver Benefit for September 2020 to 2021.
- Qualifying individuals can apply for the Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit for September 2020 to 2021.
- Qualifying businesses can apply for the Wage Subsidy which will be in effect until December 2020.
- To apply for the CERB, CESB, CRB, CRCB, CRSB, or Wage Subsidy, please visit the CRA website or call 1-800-959-2019.
- For more information, please read Canada’s Economic Response Plan.
AMERICAN TAX UPDATES RELATING TO COVID-19
- The US tax filing deadline was extended from April 15 to July 15.
- The FBAR Filing Date was extended October 31.
- Economic Impact (Stimulus) payments will automatically be issued if you filed a 2018 or 2019 US tax return.
- For more information, please visit the IRS website for US Coronavirus Tax Relief and Economic Impact Payments.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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