How It Works

How the U.S. Casino Tax Refund Process Works

If you won money at a U.S. casino and 30% was withheld for taxes, you may be owed a refund. At U.S. Tax Recovery, we make the process simple. Our team handles everything — from checking your eligibility to filing your refund with the IRS. You can relax while we do the work, and you don’t pay any fees until you get your refund.

Typical processing time

Most refunds take 4 to 6 months once filed with the IRS.

Check Your Eligibility

Send us your Form 1042-S (or casino win slip). This form shows your total winnings and the amount of tax withheld by the IRS. If you’ve lost your 1042-S, we can help you request a replacement from the casino or gaming facility — there’s no extra cost for this service. Once we review your documents, we’ll confirm your eligibility and estimate your potential refund.

ITIN Application (if needed)

If you don’t already have an ITIN (Individual Taxpayer Identification Number), we’ll help you apply for one. As an IRS-Authorized Acceptance Agent (CAA), we can verify your identity and submit the ITIN application directly to the IRS for you. Once your ITIN is approved, it’s yours to keep for future filings. This makes any future refund claim faster and easier.

Filing Your Refund

Once your ITIN is ready (or if you already have one), we’ll prepare and file your U.S. Non-Resident Tax Return (Form 1040-NR) with the IRS. The IRS will then review your claim and issue your refund by cheque in U.S. dollars, mailed directly to your address. When you receive your refund, simply let us know. At that point, you’ll receive your final invoice — following our policy: No refund, no fee.

Estimated Timeline

Step Description Typical Time
Step 1 Eligibility check & document review 1–3 business days
Step 2 ITIN application (if required) 6–10 weeks (IRS processing)
Step 3 IRS refund processing 4–6 months

Start Your Refund

It’s free to check if you qualify — and you only pay after your refund is approved. Let our IRS-certified team handle your U.S. casino tax recovery today.

Start Your Refund

Check your eligibility — it’s free and takes one minute.