I prepared a joint return for my wife and I and I owe 2187.59 and she has a refund of 1700.00. Do I have to pay the full amount and then they will refund the 1700.00???

[david-tammy-moss]

I prepared a joint return for my wife and I and I owe 2187.59 and she has a refund of 1700.00.  Do I have to pay the full amount and then they will refund the 1700.00???

[Delphision · Accepted solution]

Yes.  You pay your amount.  She will get the refund. 

[jeff_esi]

i did a joint return in Turbotax with my wife.  My refund was 2900 - my wife owes 700.  the amount in the "your refund Amount" box says 2200.  As I go to file, the software asks me to pay my wife's $700 amount...fine.  Then I go to my part to collect refund and it still says 2200....should it not account for me paying the 700 and therefore give me my full refund amount of 2900? thanks!

[Delphision]

You can pay an amount owing online.  I don't believe you can collect a refund on line.  CRA will either direct deposit or send a cheque for the full amount of your refund.

[jeff_esi]

ok.  I guess I will just trust that will happen.  I paid the amount owing online.  Assume the direct deposit refund will be for the full 2900.  thanks for your help!

[Delphision]

You should be able to see the full refund amount for you if you click on the review tab > bottom line > and scroll down to detailed tax summary.