turbotax icon
cancel
Showing results for 
Search instead for 
Did you mean: 
Announcements
Close icon
Do you have a TurboTax Online account?

We'll help you get started or pick up where you left off.

Can my refund be direct deposited into my mother's bank account

I don't want to get a paper check
x
Do you have an Intuit account?

Do you have an Intuit account?

You'll need to sign in or create an account to connect with an expert.

3 Replies

Can my refund be direct deposited into my mother's bank account

Sending your refund to someone else's bank account is a really bad idea.  If your name is not on the account, the bank will refuse the deposit and send it back.  Then a paper check has to be issued and mailed to the address on your tax return--delaying your refund for weeks.  You would be better off to just allow the IRS to issue a check and mail it to you in the first place---then deal with depositing or cashing the check.

 

 

DEPOSIT TO SOMEONE ELSE’S ACCOUNT

https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-refund/deposit-tax-refund-someone-el...

 

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**
NicolleR1
Employee Tax Expert

Can my refund be direct deposited into my mother's bank account

No. Unless you are listed on her account and you share ownership of the account as well. You cannot have your refund deposited on another person's account unless you are listed as well. 

 

Can I deposit my tax refund into someone else's account?

Can my refund be direct deposited into my mother's bank account

Thank you for answering 

message box icon

Get more help

Ask questions and learn more about your taxes and finances.

Post your Question