https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/if-i-submit-bank-statements-to-irs-that-contain-deposits-from-uber-into-my-acct-that-was-on-behalf/01/286467#M121365 <P>This is related to a state level only audit. Do u think it will also trigger a federal audit. My friend didn’t have a checking acct for direct deposit so I let him use mine</P> Mon, 03 Jun 2019 17:36:07 GMT lafemmejules 2019-06-03T17:36:07Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/if-i-submit-bank-statements-to-irs-that-contain-deposits-from-uber-into-my-acct-that-was-on-behalf/01/286467#M121365 <P>This is related to a state level only audit. Do u think it will also trigger a federal audit. My friend didn’t have a checking acct for direct deposit so I let him use mine</P> Mon, 03 Jun 2019 17:36:07 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/if-i-submit-bank-statements-to-irs-that-contain-deposits-from-uber-into-my-acct-that-was-on-behalf/01/286467#M121365 lafemmejules 2019-06-03T17:36:07Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/you-need-really-good-documentation-and-it-will-depend-o/01/286473#M121368 <P>You need really good documentation. &nbsp;And it will depend on the auditor. &nbsp;Get a letter from your friend. &nbsp;Get an accounting statement from your friend showing their income that came from your account. &nbsp;Prepare a copy of your bank statements noting which deposits and withdrawals are pass-through money for your friend. &nbsp;Any chance this was by check or money order and you have receipts or copies? &nbsp;Or just cash. &nbsp;Can you document from the payor/depositor that the money was for your friend? &nbsp;If the Uber account is in your friend's name and you never drove for Uber, that may help. &nbsp;If you also drove for Uber you will have a much harder time separating the money.</P><P>You should never have mixed your business account with your friend's money. &nbsp;If it was really necessary to do this, you should have had a separate account just for your business, and run your friends money through your personal account or through a third account. &nbsp;</P><P>You are very exposed here. &nbsp;If the amounts are large you may want legal representation. &nbsp;The state auditor may not buy your explanation and there is not much you can do if they don't--generally you have the burden of proving the money is not your income. &nbsp;Just be as thorough, detailed, and honest as you can.</P> Mon, 03 Jun 2019 17:36:13 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/you-need-really-good-documentation-and-it-will-depend-o/01/286473#M121368 Opus 17 2019-06-03T17:36:13Z