Tag Archives: ITIN

WSOP and Taxes: 2017 Update

Posted on May 22, 2017 by Russ

The poker world is about to descend on Las Vegas for the World Series of Poker (WSOP) and a score of other tournament series. The tax environment has changed, so I’ve decided to do a thorough update of the tax … Continue reading →

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Casinos and ITINs: IRS Confirms Cease and Desist Letters Sent to “Several Large Casinos” (Update #2)

Posted on March 3, 2017 by Russ

My stakeholder liaison at the IRS got back to me this morning and told me that the IRS has indeed sent letters to “several large casinos” ordering them to cease and desist issuing Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITINs). She was … Continue reading →

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Casinos Can No Longer Issue ITINs

Posted on February 13, 2017 by Russ

Suppose you’re a resident of the United Kingdom and you come to Las Vegas to play in the World Series of Poker (WSOP) or just try your luck at a slot machine here. You have good luck and manage to … Continue reading →

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Five Sentenced for Tax Fraud; Justice Department Gets ITINs Wrong

Posted on August 14, 2016 by Russ

A Justice Department press release caught my eye. Five individuals, all Mexican nationals residing in the US, were sentenced to ClubFed for terms between 33 months and 121 months. The five individuals had pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit mail … Continue reading →

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At Least They Got 30% Right…

Posted on December 24, 2009 by Russ

Government efficiency is usually thought of as an oxymoron. Yet another example of this has come to light—this time, in the world of tax. The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) audited the IRS’ assignment of Individual Taxpayer Identification … Continue reading →

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