How can I cash a jointly tax refund check with both spouse names on it if one spouse live in overseas.

[txmex87]

any updates on what you were able to do? any luck with depositing or cashing this. how are we supposed to do this since we are asked to file joint taxes with our foreign spouses, but then we can't get our refunds in a way we can cash them. 

[esev80]

Hi! If you received a paper check to the both of you I ended up calling the irs they had me get a letter from him stating (as well signed by a notary in his country) stating that he gave the IRS permission to reissue the check in my name only since he was in said foreign country. I did it sent it to the address they gave me and got the check in maybe 6 weeks. Ever since then I get it direct deposited even though he is not on the account and I’ve had no issues. So call the IRS and explain the situation and let them tell you what to do. 

[esev80]

I think my husband either scanned or mailed me his letter so make sure you find out which one is acceptable. It will take some time but you gotta do what you gotta do.