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New Member
posted Jun 7, 2019 3:01:02 PM

How can I change the way I receive my refund?

can my taxes be deposited into an account that is not mine?

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Intuit Alumni
Jun 7, 2019 3:01:03 PM

It is not recommended to send the refund to a bank account which does not have your name on.  The bank might reject it.  

If you haven't e filed yet, you can return to the section in the program, where you can make changes about the way you want to receive your refund :

In the program, across the top, select the File tab  and follow the prompts to get to How do you want your refund /

If you already e-filed, you can’t change the direct deposit info unless the IRS rejects the return. If they do, you can change and resubmit it.

If the IRS accepts your return, they will try to deposit the refund.  If it fails and bounces back to the IRS, they will issue you a paper check ( based on the mailing address you enter on your tax return) .

https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3301940

Level 15
Jun 7, 2019 3:01:06 PM

Do not try to have your refund deposited into an account that does not have your name on it.  The bank will reject it and send it back to the IRS.  Then the IRS will issue a paper check and mail it to you at the address you put on your tax return.

New Member
Jun 7, 2019 3:01:08 PM

Yes, although I wouldn't recommend it. If this is due to money owed, make a check out to them instead so you can track it better.

Level 1
Jan 27, 2020 12:12:04 PM

Hey how do I apply for the advance on my tax refund 

Intuit Alumni
Jan 27, 2020 12:26:45 PM

You may have the opportunity to apply for Refund Advance when you choose your refund method. 

 

Please click the TurboTax help link, listed below, to learn more about the Refund Advance process.

 

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/refunds/help/about-the-refund-advance-application-process/00/25557

Returning Member
Feb 16, 2020 5:45:17 AM

I can't print out my tax return to mail. I want to e-file but dont know my AGI From last year for direct deposit this year. Can you help me

 

Returning Member
Feb 16, 2020 5:51:47 AM

I already filed. I spoke to someone and she guided me to download and print out  my return. I told her I did not have access to a printer at all. Now next to to my federal status it says ready to mail.i needto change that.. how do I do that

Returning Member
Feb 16, 2020 6:07:19 AM

How do I find my AGI from 2018

Intuit Alumni
Feb 16, 2020 8:18:55 AM

Please use this link for assistance on locating your 2018 AGI: https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/agi/help/how-do-i-find-last-year-s-agi/00/25947