Cash tax refund check without another spouse?

Question

Cash tax refund check without another spouse?

Answer 1

If your refund check came in both names then the government requires that both sign the check to cash or deposit it.  If you cash or deposit a check without the spouse signing it the government could come back and ask for the money back, plus interest.

Answer 2

If you filed a joint return, it's made out to both of you, and both signatures are required.  Most banks will want both of you present to cash it so they know you didn't just sign both names.

Answer 3

Exactly what is it that you want to know about cashing a tax refund without a spouse?

Answer 4

What exactly is your question?