Tax Rebate Process

5 Steps To Tax Free Gambling - US Federal Tax Refund Process

We help our clients to successfully reclaim their gambling winnings tax withheld by the Internal Revenue Service. We always obtain the maximum casino rebate you are entitled to according to the IRS guidelines and tax legistation. Our federal tax refund application package is simple and easy to complete. Complete one form and supply your signature in several places. Before you know it, you'll be enjoying tax free gambling in the United States.

Step 1: Determine your eligibility for a US tax recovery

Read the Gambling Tax Refund Eligibility page to determine if you are eligible for a US tax recovery. Canadians may be eligible to claim either a full or a partial refund of their gambling winnings tax withheld. Use the Tax Refund Calculator on our website to determine if you are eligible for a full or partial casino refund.

International visitors from treaty countries are eligible to obtain a full casino tax recovery. All other international winners, please contact us to determine your eligibility.

Step 2: Request an IRS tax refund application package

Click on the Casino Tax Refund page to request an IRS tax refund application package. It's free!

Each federal tax refund application package is extremely straightforward. Complete one form, supply a few signatures, and mail the completed application package with your original casino slips (Form 1042-S) and your original or certified identification documentation from the issuing agency back to us for processing.

Step 3: Obtain an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)

In order to file for a casino tax recovery, we help you obtain a US federal tax ID number. This tax ID number is called an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number, or ITIN. It is similar to a Social Security Number but for US non-residents.  

Obtaining a US tax ID number on your own is difficult. As a Certifying Acceptance Agent, we know the ins and outs of the application process. We help you to successfully obtain the ITIN without any hassle or fuss. It usually takes the IRS about 6-10 weeks to process the application. If you already have a previously issued unexpired ITIN, then we skip step 3 and go directly to step 4.

NOTE: Your ITIN will expire if you do not use it on a US income tax return for a period of three (3) consecutive years. This applies to all ITINs regardless of when the ITIN was issued. Keep your ITIN in your permanent records. You will need this tax ID number for future federal tax refund filings.

Step 4: File an IRS tax return

We complete and submit an IRS tax return on your behalf to recover your gambling winnings tax.  A successful US tax recovery is guaranteed. We have never been refused a refund by the IRS.  As such, we offer a No Refund No Fee Guarantee!

NOTE: If you have gambling winnings tax withheld in the current taxation year, we will not be able to recover the withheld casino tax until January of the next year. IRS tax returns are only be filed once per year. As such, you must wait until the year ends to claim the taxed gambling winnings.

Step 5: Collect your IRS refund check

If you do not have an ITIN, it generally takes 12-16 weeks to recover your US federal withholding taxes from the IRS. Applicants with a previously issued unexpired ITIN, can expect to receive a refund within 6-10 weeks.

Without our help, claiming back your US federal withholding taxes can be difficult. Avoid the headache and uncertainty. Let us go chasing after your IRS tax refund. Contact us to start the casino rebate process now!