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There is a line item on a combined 100-INT for an account that belongs to my ex-wife. Can I not report that account?

hdough — Sat, 14 Feb 2026 21:48:40 GMT

The account was in my name. She has opened a new account and transferred the money.

Re: There is a line item on a combined 100-INT for an account that belongs to my ex-wife. Can I n...

RobertB4444 — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 23:45:58 GMT

You have a couple of options.

You can contact the issuing bank and request that the 1099-INT be issued in your ex-wife's name. They may be willing to help.

Or you can issue a 1099 from you to your ex-wife transferring the interest into her name and social security number.

Or you can just enter it into your tax return.

Re: There is a line item on a combined 100-INT for an account that belongs to my ex-wife. Can I not report that account?

guywong — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:01:42 GMT

You can take @RobertB4444's first two suggestions. Unless you're successful in having the bank issue a corrected 1099 with zero amount for the account that belong to your ex-wife, you do need to report the amount of interest income on your tax return and then back it out on Schedule B, labelling it "Nominee distribution". Yes, the IRS would want you to issue your ex a 1099-INT for that amount, but even if you don't, I highly doubt the IRS will go after you.

Regardless, you should let your ex know and advise her she needs to report that amount on her tax return. You should also advise your ex to contact the financial institution to change the name and SSN to hers.