Accidentally marked “checking” instead of “savings” box for my state return. Is that ok?

[amill21]

I accidentally marked the checking box instead of savings box. The account and routing number I put in are for my savings account and are correct. Will it matter if I marked the wrong box? Or will it still go through?

[bluedeb · Accepted solution]

Really it is up to your bank, some as long as the routing and account numbers are ok, they will deposit it.  Others, because most checking & savings accounts have different accounts number, they may reject the deposit.  Call your bank, they can tell you for sure what their policy is. 

if your bank does reject the deposit, the IRS will issue you a check.  It can take over 10 weeks to arrive.

[sab8]

What is a forgot to check either savings or checking account box for payment account? Will the irs not submit and just reject?

[bluedeb]

@sab8  Saving and checking accounts have different account numbers.  If the bank sees it is checked Saving with a Checking a account number than they may reject the debit. Check with your bank.

[sab8]

I forgot to check either box, it is a checking account thou. I am hoping the IRS just tries to put through as a checking account.

[bluedeb]

@sab8  The IRS will most likely send it through, if you have only one account, then I would think your bank will accept it.  You can call your bank to make sure.