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My Tax Issue
Hi David,
My wife won a couple of hundred dollars at a US casino last year and was mailed a 1042-S form. She is Canadian and lives in Canada. From her winnings, the casino withheld 30%. Is it mandatory to file a NRA Income Tax Return? If so, does she need to apply for an IRS Individual Taxpayer Identification Number?
It seems to be a big hassle for a couple of hundred dollars.
Thanks for your help,
Nick
Hello Nick. Thanks for the question. You might find the answer in my previous post on the topic.
DW