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posted Jun 3, 2019 12:57:00 PM

CAN I USE MY FATHERS CHECKING ACCOUNT TO PAY MY FEDERAL TAXES?

I WANT TO KNOW IF i CAN PAY MY FEDERAL TAXES WITH MY FATHER'S CHECKING ACCOUNT?

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Level 15
Jun 3, 2019 12:57:05 PM

That would be up to your father.  The IRS does not care who writes the check but your SSN needs to be in the memo box on the check so that it gets credited to you.

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New Member
Jun 3, 2019 12:57:02 PM

E-filing cant put my SSN on it. Can I still use my father's account?

Level 15
Jun 3, 2019 12:57:03 PM

You mail a check to pay tax.    Do you mean to direct debit it?  If so then the IRS won't care but the bank probably will.  Many banks do not allow either direct deposit or direct debit if the name on the account does not match the name on the transaction and will deny it.  Check with the bank to see if they allow that.

New Member
Jun 3, 2019 12:57:04 PM

Thank you very much!

Level 15
Jun 3, 2019 12:57:05 PM

That would be up to your father.  The IRS does not care who writes the check but your SSN needs to be in the memo box on the check so that it gets credited to you.

New Member
Jun 3, 2019 12:57:06 PM

What if E-filing not able to add my SSN to account number of my father's account?