Friend w/o bank account is getting inheritance. Asking if money could be deposited into my checking. Wondering if a deposit of over 300,000 will flag IRS?

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October 13, 2019
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DoninGA

Level 15

Sounds like money laundering, don't do it.

Anyone can open a bank account so tell your "friend" to open an account and have the "inheritance" deposited into that account.

xmasbaby0

Level 15

Ditto. If your "friend" gets $300,000 there are plenty of banks who will be very pleased to open a account for your friend.

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Critter

Level 15

Friend needs to open their OWN bank account ... with that kind of money any bank should let them open one.

Once the money is in your account what is going to happen ? Are you just going to give them it all in cash ? Movement of large sums of money will trigger bank paperwork and you both need to file gift tax returns.

Or are you going to dole it out a bit at a time ... what a logistical nightmare and it opens you up to accusations of wrongdoing, theft or fraud. I highly recommend you do not do this favor for your friend as finances can ruin a friendship fast.