The IRS kept 30%
of your win.
Let’s get it back.

We recover the U.S. tax withheld from Canadians’ casino winnings. We only get paid after you get paid.

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IRS Certifying Acceptance Agent
Since 2001 Recovering U.S. tax for Canadians
Recovered $20M for our clients since 2024
Up front $0 We only get paid after you get paid

How it works

Three steps. We do the paperwork.

  1. Send us your casino slip

    The tax slip the casino gave you when you won.

  2. We prepare and file everything

    We prepare and file your return, and help you apply for an ITIN if you need one.

  3. Your refund cheque arrives

    We send our invoice after that.

We only get paid
after you get paid.

There is nothing to pay to start. We send our invoice only once your refund cheque is in your hands. No refund, no fee.

Why U.S. Tax Recovery

We handle every step, from your casino slip to your refund cheque.

  • IRS Certifying Acceptance AgentWe verify your ID for you, so you don’t have to send your passport to the IRS.
  • In business since 2001We’ve been getting U.S. tax back for Canadians for over 25 years.
  • $20M recovered for our clientsSince 2024.
  • We deal with the IRS for youWe make the calls, fill in the forms and follow up.
Our entry on the IRS Acceptance agents - Canada page: U. S. Tax Recovery Inc., d/b/a USTR Inc., 265 Rimrock Road, Suite 201
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IRS letter dated August 6, 2022, approving U.S. Tax Recovery Inc. as a Certifying Acceptance Agent
Official IRS letter approving U.S. Tax Recovery Inc. as a Certifying Acceptance Agent (CAA).
Officially listed by the IRS.

Client reviews

What clients say on Google

  • Ammar BaaliLocal Guide · 49 reviews
    “They helped my wife obtain an ITIN, which I found to be a complicated process. They stayed on top of it, followed up consistently, and kept pushing until it was successfully completed. Highly appreciate their persistence and professionalism.”
  • Lesley ColesLocal Guide · 118 reviews
    “Came here to recover the 30% the US casino took off my winnings and would highly recommend them. They take care of everything.”
  • Izaiah Irvine2 reviews
    “From the beginning, the service was professional and clear. I always knew what documents were needed, and every step was explained. The team was quick to respond, and I received my refund without any issues.”
  • Mountain MonkLocal Guide · 28 reviews
    “U.S. Tax Recovery is highly recommended! The process was truly fast and easy. Mr Mo Arviv was incredibly knowledgeable and answered all my questions — I was confident the ITIN application and tax file were done right.”
  • Dale JessupLocal Guide · 32 reviews
    “Great company to deal with. I tried doing my own tax return the year before and made a simple mistake that cost me my refund. They sorted it out and got it done properly.”
  • Eric S.Local Guide · 26 reviews
    “Great service! Have used them three years in a row now.”
A woman at her kitchen table reading the tax slip from her casino win, with her passport beside her.

What to have ready

Filling in the form takes about two minutes. We do the rest.

  • The slip the casino gave youUsually a Form 1042-S. Not sure what you have? Just send us what you’ve got.
  • The year you won, and roughly how muchIf tax was taken off wins in more than one year, list each year. A rough amount is fine.
  • A piece of IDUsually your passport. We need it if you’re applying for an ITIN.

Frequently asked questions

Canadians who had U.S. tax taken off a casino win in the U.S. The casino gives you a tax slip when that happens, usually a Form 1042-S.

Up to the 30% withheld. It depends on your tax year and the gambling losses you can document.

Most likely. An ITIN is the number the IRS uses to send your refund. If you don’t have one, we apply for it as part of your claim. More on ITINs for casino winnings.

Nothing up front. Someone from our team will go over the pricing with you before you start. We only get paid after you get paid.

Your casino tax slip (usually a Form 1042-S) and a piece of government ID. We’ll tell you if we need anything else.

Let’s get it back.

The IRS kept 30% of your win. Send us your slip and we’ll tell you what you can recover. We only get paid after you get paid.