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June 6, 2019
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Can i get my refund direct deposited into an account that is not in my name?

  • June 6, 2019
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Best answer by mesquitebean

Most banks will not allow that.  They are likely to refuse it and send it back.

This is what the IRS says about it:
"Your refund should only be deposited directly into accounts that are in your own name; your spouse’s name or both if it’s a joint account."

This is what TurboTax says about it:


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Level 15
June 6, 2019

Most banks will not allow that.  They are likely to refuse it and send it back.

This is what the IRS says about it:
"Your refund should only be deposited directly into accounts that are in your own name; your spouse’s name or both if it’s a joint account."

This is what TurboTax says about it: