Trying to avoid government reports by splitting a large cash deposit into smaller ones can get you in serious trouble. Here's ...

A reader emailed that she walked into her bank with a little over $5,000 from selling her car. She expected a quick deposit. Instead, the teller hesitated and asked a few extra questions. It wasn't ...

Learn the 2026 rules for $10,000 deposits. Understand CTR reporting and how AI monitoring affects your cash transactions.

If you deposit more than $10,000 in your bank account, the bank needs to report the transaction to the government. You may be asked to provide additional documentation as to where the deposit came ...