Hi: I am a Canadian Resident, I mailed a letter to the address on W. Magnolia in Bellingham and addressed the envelope exactly as stated on the site and it was returned stating “insufficient address”. I am looking for a form to request the return of withholding taxes on a casino win, would anyone know the form # or address I can use to send the request?
A) FOR THE US: The form you need to request a return of withholding taxes on a casino win is Form W-7, Application for IRS Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN). You can find it on the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) website: https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw7.pdf
To mail your request, you can use the following address:
Internal Revenue ServiceAttn: ITIN OperationP.O. Box 149342Austin, TX 78714-9342
Please note that you must include the following documents with your request:
A copy of your passport or other valid identification
A copy of your Form W-2G, Gambling Winnings (But Not Tips) and Other Income
A completed Form W-7
You can also submit your request online through the IRS website. However, you will need to create an account with the IRS.
Once the IRS has processed your request, they will send you an ITIN. You can then use this ITIN to file your tax return and claim a refund of the withheld taxes on your casino winnings.
If you have any questions or need assistance, you can contact the IRS at 1-800-829-1040.
A) FOR CANADA: The form you need is Form NR7-R, Application for Refund of Part XIII Tax Withheld. You can find it on the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) website: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/forms-publications/forms/nr7-r.html
To mail your request, you can use the following address:
Canada Revenue AgencyP.O. Box 9000Station TerminalOttawa, ONK1G 3Z8
Please note that you must include the following documents with your request:
A copy of your Form 1042-S, Foreign Person’s U.S. Source Income Subject to Withholding Tax
A copy of your W-2G, Gambling Winnings (But Not Tips) and Other Income
A detailed statement of your gambling winnings and losses for the year in which you had the withheld tax
Any other supporting documentation, such as receipts or casino statements
You can also submit your request online through the CRA’s Netfile website. However, you will need to have a registered My Account with the CRA.
Once the CRA has processed your request, they will send you a refund check or deposit the refund directly into your bank account. The processing time can vary, but it is typically around 6 to 8 weeks.
If you have any questions or need assistance, you can contact the CRA at 1-800-959-8281.