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Can my deposit post to my wife's account if my name isn't on the account?

Are you filing a Joint return?  Ask the bank.  

Can my deposit post to my wife's account if my name isn't on the account?

The IRS does not care, but the bank might.    Many banks have a policy of rejecting deposits if the name does not match the account holder.  Ask the bank.

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Can my deposit post to my wife's account if my name isn't on the account?

if her name is not on the check most like not. even if it is, every bank has its own rules. call them. 

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