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I filed for direct deposit but I received a paper check. I cant cash it because I am abroad. What can I do?

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November 13, 2019
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TurboTax Self Employed Online

Employee

Find a way to negotiate the check ... if you cannot cash it then you may need to deposit it until the check clears. https://www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/helpful-tips-for-effectively-receiving-a-tax-refund-for-taxpayers-living-abroad

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xmasbaby0

Employee

You will have to problem solve this one in whatever country you are in. The IRS will not make a direct deposit to a foreign bank. The only form of payment the IRS will issue for a refund going to a foreign country is a paper check. So see if you can open a bank account in your country by depositing the check and waiting for it to clear.

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CgobernaAuthor

I filed for a direct deposit in a US bank

Critter

Employee

Requesting a direct deposit is just that a request ... the IRS doesn't have to honor it. Now that they sent a check there is no way to change it ... you will need to find a way to negotiate the transaction. Does your US bank allow mobile depositing ?