Useful links
Official U.S. and Canadian government resources related to gambling winnings, taxpayer identification numbers and refunds.
Helpful resources for Canadians and international visitors
If you live outside the United States and received reportable casino winnings, federal tax may have been withheld.
For help with your refund, our team at U.S. Tax Recovery can handle your refund claim for you. We only get paid after you get paid.
U.S. government links
Official U.S. government sites:
- IRS (Internal Revenue Service)
- Social Security Administration
- U.S. Department of State: Travel
- IRS: Obtaining an ITIN from abroad
- Where’s My Refund? (IRS Refund Tracker)
Canadian government links
- Government of Canada: Travel Advice and Advisories
- Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
- Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
Why choose U.S. Tax Recovery
We help eligible non-U.S. residents pursue refunds of U.S. tax withheld from casino winnings.
Some state withholding may also be recoverable, depending on the state and your circumstances. Ask us to review your documents.
How it works:
- Send us your slip: your Form 1042-S, or whatever the casino gave you.
- We handle everything: we prepare and file your refund claim.
- Your refund arrives: The IRS issues any approved refund directly to you, according to the payment method available for your claim. We send our invoice after that.
Start your refund
The free eligibility check takes about 2 minutes. Send us your slip and we’ll handle the rest.
Let’s get it back.
Had tax withheld from your U.S. casino winnings? Let’s see what you can get back. We only get paid after you get paid.