So after our first set of tax returns being separated, I am now getting my ex's GST and that HST thing direct deposited into my bank account, which was formerly joint. Obviously I will pay it back to him, once I figure out which amount is his and which is mine.
But to avoid this problem reoccurring, can I just call up CRA and have them turn direct deposit to that bank account off and send him cheques instead? Or will they only do that for the specific person? I can't image an ex can just phone up CRA and change things like that, even if they are turning off money.
My ex is on the lazy/forgetful side, and is likely to "not get around to it" for several more GST periods. He hasn't even changed his address with CRA (or nearly anybody) yet, and he's been moved out for a year and a half. So I guess the cheques would come to my house anyways, but at least they're easier to hand over to him.
I don't want anybody to think I am trying to commit tax fraud, but I think it should be his responsibility to make these changes, not mine. Can anybody suggest a way to bring this stuff up to him, possibly repeatedly, without sounding like a nag?
But to avoid this problem reoccurring, can I just call up CRA and have them turn direct deposit to that bank account off and send him cheques instead? Or will they only do that for the specific person? I can't image an ex can just phone up CRA and change things like that, even if they are turning off money.
My ex is on the lazy/forgetful side, and is likely to "not get around to it" for several more GST periods. He hasn't even changed his address with CRA (or nearly anybody) yet, and he's been moved out for a year and a half. So I guess the cheques would come to my house anyways, but at least they're easier to hand over to him.
I don't want anybody to think I am trying to commit tax fraud, but I think it should be his responsibility to make these changes, not mine. Can anybody suggest a way to bring this stuff up to him, possibly repeatedly, without sounding like a nag?
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