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New Member
posted Aug 22, 2021 2:47:40 PM

How do I get my amended refund deposited into my checking account instead of the check or credit karma account offered by Turbotax Online?

I used my checking account for my original 2020 tax refund and the unemployment income refund. Turbotax Online only offers a check by mail or opening a credit karma account for my amended return refund.

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Level 15
Aug 22, 2021 3:20:00 PM

They only mail checks for refunds.  No Direct Deposit.

See 1040X instructions page 19 for line 22 middle of first column

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/i1040x.pdf

 

It says.....You will receive a check for any refund due to you. A refund on an amended return can’t be deposited directly to your bank account.

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Level 15
Aug 22, 2021 2:56:32 PM

The IRS does not pay refunds for amended returns by direct deposit. That's why TurboTax doesn't offer it.

 

Level 15
Aug 22, 2021 2:58:50 PM

For that matter, the IRS also will not send a refund for an amended return to your Credit Karma account. They pay refunds for amended returns only by a check in the mail.

 

Level 15
Aug 22, 2021 3:20:00 PM

They only mail checks for refunds.  No Direct Deposit.

See 1040X instructions page 19 for line 22 middle of first column

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/i1040x.pdf

 

It says.....You will receive a check for any refund due to you. A refund on an amended return can’t be deposited directly to your bank account.

New Member
Aug 25, 2021 5:27:25 PM

Thanks to all for the help.