Lion EA Posted January 29 Report Share Posted January 29 Grown son going through a divorce. He owes, not being able to claim his daughters, mortgage interest, property taxes, etc. I'll need to cover his income taxes this time. (Just sent him a new Form W-4 for 2024.) Can I put my bank info on his return for Direct Debit? Do I need to mail him a check so we can use his bank info for Direct Debit? Or, could I pay via DirectPay? Other suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kathyc2 Posted January 29 Report Share Posted January 29 I've paid my son's tax bill with direct pay in the past without problem. I think it's up to the bank if they allow the withdrawal or not. I wouldn't wait until the last day in case it happens to be rejected. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medlin Software, Dennis Posted January 29 Report Share Posted January 29 Way to go! Keeps the peace a little and gives the son some relief at this most difficult time. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Michael Posted January 29 Report Share Posted January 29 I have had many parents pay for their kids amount due and never heard of a problem. Had kids refunds directly deposited into parents accounts when the kids did not have a bank account and never had a problem with that either. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lion EA Posted January 29 Author Report Share Posted January 29 I remarried, so my last name no longer matches my son's. I certainly have time to mail him a check. But, we just paid a balance due on his legal bill, so he's reluctant to have us do more. I'm waiting to hear if the unhappy couple dissolved their partnership in 2022 or if we have to wait for 2023 K-1s. If not, I think I have all of his info now and can file soon. I'll try direct deposit. If that generates an issue. I'll use DirectPay. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catherine Posted January 29 Report Share Posted January 29 The IRS will take $$$ out of a live account. They don't ask for a name, and don't care a dingleberry who is paying, as long as they are getting paid. I've seen parents pay for kids, kids for parents, one couple who paid tax due for a dear friend having a hard year... as long as the account is live, and there are sufficient funds in it, the IRS is happy. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kathyc2 Posted January 29 Report Share Posted January 29 13 minutes ago, Catherine said: The IRS will take $$$ out of a live account. They don't ask for a name, and don't care a dingleberry who is paying, as long as they are getting paid. The "IRS name" comes through to the bank. The bank may choose to reject it for a name mismatch. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee B Posted January 29 Report Share Posted January 29 40 minutes ago, kathyc2 said: The "IRS name" comes through to the bank. The bank may choose to reject it for a name mismatch. Each financial institution has it's own matching rules 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kathyc2 Posted January 29 Report Share Posted January 29 28 minutes ago, Lee B said: Each financial institution has it's own matching rules Exactly, that's why I said to make sure there is time to correct it if the payment is rejected. I've had a couple instances where banks would kick back a joint refund where only one of the people was on the account. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catherine Posted January 29 Report Share Posted January 29 Interesting. I have never, in more than 25 years, seen the IRS' direct debit fail. Except for when the client provided the numbers for a closed account! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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