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    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?

  • #2
    I imagine if you called them and told them they are sending you money that isn't yours they would shut that down quick smart. He'd probably be cut off until he updated his information so if you call them, I'd email him and let him know he needs to contact them to update his info as the money is no longer coming to you.
    Last edited by karmaseeker; 07-06-2011, 12:07 AM.

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    • #3
      Close the account and open a new one. The problem is you hung on to a joint account. Your lucky there weren't existing payments going out for his car insurance or internet porn.

      Close the account and let him worry about it. It's his GST, he needs to grow up and deal with the nuts and bolts himself.

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      • #4
        I do not plan to close the account; it's an ancient, no-fee, special account I've had since I was a teenager. I have already removed him from it through the bank and it is no longer a joint account. But the CRA still has that account number as his direct deposit information.

        How does one deal with an ex who refuses to grow up and do this stuff himself? Knowing him, if I bring it up with him, he'll assure me he'll do it, and then immediately forget. Either that, or he'll tell me to keep it and call it child support, but that doesn't seem wise for me to accept.

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        • #5
          Technically you are receiving monies that isn't yours so I would call to make sure you are not in anyway putting yourself in trouble.

          Feel free to pass on his phone number to them so they can deal with it. Once you've cleared yourself of the problem it is not your responsibility to make sure he grows up.

          1-800-714-7257 CRA help line.

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