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Jamespuck
Jan 12, 2007, 07:20 AM
I recently received a notice of levy for unpaid taxes. The letter had 5 different banks included in the levy although I had accounts at only one. My question is, Can I still cash personal checks from individuals using these banks? Can I cash any checks at any bank?
Any help would be appreciated.
ScottGem
Jan 12, 2007, 08:17 AM
If you deposit checks in an account that has a levy against it, the bank will have to seize the proceeds and apply it to wards the levy. I doubt if you will be able to just cash checks against that account.
Here's a radical idea, pay your unpaid taxes and get the levy lifted.
Jamespuck
Jan 12, 2007, 08:40 AM
Thank you for the advice as I am trying to pay my taxes and straighten out the situation. The question I wanted answered was If someone writes me a personal check from their bank, can I cash that check at their bank? Again Thanks
ScottGem
Jan 12, 2007, 09:15 AM
If their bank will cash it, you should be OK.
Fr_Chuck
Jan 12, 2007, 11:26 AM
Yes, often your bank checks to see what your account balance is when they go to "cash" it, in case it bouces then you have the funds to cover it, so your own back may not be as willing to cash a check drawn on another bank.
You may have to take the check to the bank it was drawn on and pay a fee for them to cash it for you. Of find a bank that will