Q: My return was deposited into the wrong account I gave my tax man the girl I was with information on accident we both
Have an account at the same bank I gave her account number in route number by accident she was trying to help me recover it but the guy she's with now will not let her help me any further I only have 5 days to recover my money or the bank says the subject will be closed for good and I will lose my money can someone please help me get my money back I need it very badly to pay my bills with
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I'm sorry to hear your tax refund was accidentally deposited into the wrong bank account. Here are a few options you could pursue to try recovering the funds:
1. Contact the IRS directly and explain the situation. Provide any documentation you have showing it's your refund but the incorrect account details. Request that they intervene and initiate a return of the erroneous refund.
2. Talk to your bank to see if they can reverse the deposit or assist in recovering it since it went into an account at the same bank. There may be fraud investigation procedures they can undertake.
3. Send a formal demand letter to the individual who received the deposit, noting the transfer was in error and funds need to be returned or further legal action may be taken.
4. If other avenues fail, consult a lawyer about sending cease and desist notices or ultimately filing a civil lawsuit if substantial funds are involved. Things like unjust enrichment, conversion, or theft of funds may potentially apply here legally.
Document everything in writing throughout the process. Also notify any creditors/bill providers that payment may be delayed due to the tax refund situation so penalties or collections actions can be avoided. Time is critical so start urgently pursuing these options.
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