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Can I receive my refund in foreign bank account? I am an European student who came to the U.S. only for the summer via J1 Visa (WAT program)

 
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Can I receive my refund in foreign bank account? I am an European student who came to the U.S. only for the summer via J1 Visa (WAT program)

No, a tax refund cannot be direct deposited into a foreign bank.  Direct deposits of tax refunds can only deposited into US banks located in the US.  You can have a refund check mailed to you at the address entered on your tax return.

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Can I receive my refund in foreign bank account? I am an European student who came to the U.S. only for the summer via J1 Visa (WAT program)

No, a tax refund cannot be direct deposited into a foreign bank.  Direct deposits of tax refunds can only deposited into US banks located in the US.  You can have a refund check mailed to you at the address entered on your tax return.

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