Only Canadians and US-non residents from eligible countries qualify for poker tax return. You may call us toll free at 1-866-829-3787 to talk with one of our CPAs to evaluate whether you quality for tax refund on casino winnings. You may also check our eligibility page for more details.

You will have to apply for casino tax rebates within the following year of playing. You will have three (3) years to file for poker tax refund and refund on other taxable games.

Also in order to reduce the amount I pay for tax on my casino winnings? Once you can justify your claims about gambling losses and gains then you will be allowed to do this. If you have played at many casinos or gambling institutions, then the best way to keep ahead of the record keeping would be to ask for a Win Loss Statement for Tax purposes from the respective areas that you played and lost.

If you prefer to keep a diary of your gambling activities then key information to take into consideration include:
- The amount of money you won or lost;
- The location, date and time that you played;
- The name/s of the company’s employees that witnessed your winning and losses;
- Names of other people that were with you when you won or lost.

All the documents that can adequately prove that you did in fact win or lose a gambling game should be shown. These generally include:

- Cashing checks
- Wagering tickets
- Buy in receipts

Poker Tax Rebate Inc. will assist you to replace you 1042 S and thus facilitate the application process for poker tax refund.

No, only taxable games are part of the list of games accepted by the IRS.

If you have poker rebate to claim then the 1042 S IRS form is essential. This needs to be submitted with original or certified copies of your identification. You can only submit certified copies from a U.S. notary or the U.S. embassy in your country. You may also choose to use your birth certificate and citizenship card if you choose to do so. A recognized driver’s license can also be submitted. All documents must be current and not nearing their expiration date when you submit them.

If you do not have an ITIN number, then it will be necessary to submit a Form W-7 along with the relevant documentation to get one. We can assist you with getting the ITIN.

Once you have the right documentation and are eligible, then you will find that you have to do very little to make your poker tax refund a reality since we handle most of the work for you! We will evaluate the information you provide to determine your eligibility. The amount of waiting time and steps involved will depend on your situation. If you do not have an ITIN, then we will have to submit a Form W-7 along with your documentation to get one. If you have issued a poker tax refund request in the past, then we will amend that if you did not get your refund. Once the ITIN is issued, then from there we will file your casino tax rebate request.

Based on our experience in the industry, our clients usually have to wait 8-12 weeks once we submit their ITIN application and tax return form. There is usually a slight increase of 18 weeks, if the client chooses not to apply for an ITIN.

You can use the ITIN for as many times as you wish if it is not cancelled.

No, once you are not a professional gambler.

Yes, these games are exempt from tax. Baccarat, Big 6 Wheel, Roulette, Blackjack and Craps.