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Do poker players pay taxes in canada

In general, no, poker players do not pay taxes in Canada. For individuals, income from poker is not taxable in Canada. For corporate entities, their profits are taxed at the corporate tax rate of 16%.In addition to not paying tax on poker winnings, other benefits that Canadian players receive include:- A withholding tax refund is available for all Canadian residents who receive a W2 wage or prize in the U.S. This refund is equal to 15% of the withholding tax paid on the W2 wages or prize. To claim this refund, a Canadian resident must provide his or her W2 employee with a completed W-8BEN form. The W-8BEN form can be obtained from any authorized agent of an online gambling company such as 888poker or Party Poker.

Do Canadians pay taxes on Vegas winnings?

I don’t have any info on this but I’m guessing no, they’re not taxed in the us and they’re not taxed in Canada.However, be careful though, I’m not 100% sure but I think this website says it’s now possible to withhold taxes from your winnings in some countries. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Withholding_tax

Do you have to pay taxes on gambling winnings in Canada?

There is no tax on gambling winnings in Canada. The only tax you need to worry about is the withholding tax on your salary.How much tax will be withheld from your winnings depends on the province in which you win. For example, for British Columbia, the withholding tax is 21% on first $200, and 8% thereafter. In Quebec, the withholding tax is 15% up to $50,000, and 11% thereafter.

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