Please see the steps at the bottom for contacting the IRS to stop the direct deposit after filing.
If you have not filed your taxes, you can
change your direct deposit information by following the steps below:
- Go to the File tab (top of program)
- Finish Step 1 Review your
order
- Proceed to Step 2 Your
refund/payment Info
- Verify that the box stating
"I want my refund deposited into this account" is unchecked
- At the bottom of the page,
click Continue
- Enter your new bank account
information
If you have already filed your tax
return, you may be able to stop the direct deposit to the incorrect account,
and receive a paper check as per the IRS: If the return hasn't already posted
to the IRS system, you can ask them to stop the direct deposit. You may call the
IRS toll-free at 800-829-1040, M - F, 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.