Separation and Refund check - 2 deposits

[Marie]

Husband and wife not wanting either to get the paper check refund.  Both have new addresses.  Can I deposit half in his checking account and half in hers?  a compromise to keep one from holding on to the check while the other needs her/his part. 

[Lion EA]

Sure. Form 8888, but read the instructions re what could happen if refund is a different amount than anticipated/which account gets adjusted. https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-8888#:~:text=Use Form 8888 to directly,savings bonds with your refund.

[Pacun]

Keep in mind that the first account will get stimulus 4 if any.