question about filing married jointly and spouse overseas

[Matt1968 13]

Hello,

Quick question for those who've filed "married jointly" and their spouse lived overseas or anyone who knows the answer. I just filed "Married Jointly" and my question is when you receive the check is both spouse's name on it, and if so did anyone have a problem depositing it into their bank because their spouse is in another country. I cannot add my wife to my bank account because she doesn't have SS# and isn't here and I'm not sure what will happen if i try to deposit the check. After I did my taxes on Turbo tax, I noticed the X's in the box for routing and account number. I thought it was an error and whited them out and put my info into those boxes manually. However, after looking it up,it looks like you cannot use direct deposit if you don't efile. Unless i misunderstood, this is what I got from it. Any info would be appreciated and I'm sure help others who are doing this as well. Thanks.

Matt

[X Factor 1,112]

Did you already mail the return. Can you try to re-file it by sending it e-filed. That way it can be sent directly to your checking account. Also if you filed it manually, did you both sign the return?

[In<3 11]

Matt I might be wrong but I think you can get direct deposit no matter which way you file as long as you provide your bank information

[X Factor 1,112]

Matt I might be wrong but I think you can get direct deposit no matter which way you file as long as you provide your bank information

Yes that is correct - you can get direct deposit by direct mailing as long as the banking account number and the routing number has been provided.

[Matt1968 13]

Did you already mail the return. Can you try to re-file it by sending it e-filed. That way it can be sent directly to your checking account. Also if you filed it manually, did you both sign the return?

I already mailed it a few days ago, and yes we both signed it.

Matt

Yes that is correct - you can get direct deposit by direct mailing as long as the banking account number and the routing number has been provided.

Ah, ok. That's good to know. Thanks

Matt

[jaz00mine 8]

I would call the IRS.......just to make sure

[Samantha78 117]

It will go into your bank account even though her name isn't on it. Think about it like this....if you received a check and you wanted to give the entire check to your mother or someone else, you would only have to sign the back and they deposit it....it's theirs. The bank account doesnt even have to be in your name for the check to be direct deposited. I used my daughters bank account and we have different last names.

I didn't file Joint just because it seemed more complicated without him being here and without him having a SS#. I'll wait till next year