Guides
Information about U.S. gambling taxes for residents of Canada.
EIN or ITIN: which one does a Canadian need?
EIN or ITIN? Learn which U.S. tax number a Canadian needs: an ITIN for individuals, including gambling tax refunds, or an EIN for a business.
Mail your passport or use an ITIN agent in Canada?
Compare mailing your passport to the IRS with having a Certifying Acceptance Agent verify it for an ITIN application from Canada.
What should Canadian players do about taxes before WSOP 2026?
Heading to WSOP 2026? What Canadian poker players need to know about IRS withholding, ITIN, Form 1042-S, and the new 90% loss cap before flying to Vegas.
Why did the casino take 30% of my winnings?
You won at a U.S. casino and 30% vanished before you even cashed out. Here is the plain-language explanation every Canadian deserves.
How do I apply for an ITIN from Canada to get a gambling refund?
A step-by-step guide to applying for an IRS Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) from Canada to recover your U.S. gambling tax refund.
How do Canadians recover U.S. gambling tax?
A complete 2026 guide to US gambling tax recovery for Canadians. Learn how the Canada–U.S. tax treaty lets you reclaim the 30% withholding on casino, poker, and sports betting winnings