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New Member
posted May 31, 2019 5:03:25 PM

I got my account and routing numbers straight from my bank website so I didn't put the zero's in front of it. Do you think it will still get deposited into my account?

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Level 15
May 31, 2019 5:03:27 PM

Routing number is nine digits. With fewer, you may find a check in your mailbox after a few weeks.
[Update: there have been complaints that TurboTax won't take a routing number starting with zero. In that case, try eight digits.]

leading zeros in your account  # are not required.

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Level 15
May 31, 2019 5:03:27 PM

Routing number is nine digits. With fewer, you may find a check in your mailbox after a few weeks.
[Update: there have been complaints that TurboTax won't take a routing number starting with zero. In that case, try eight digits.]

leading zeros in your account  # are not required.

Returning Member
Feb 2, 2021 2:28:14 PM

I WROTE  A ROUTING NUMBER FROM A VOID CHECK BANK OF AMERICA.WHAT IS THE PROBLEM. THE SYSTEM NO CONTINUE WITH THE EFILE

Intuit Alumni
Feb 2, 2021 5:05:20 PM

@angulocar1949 Are you receiving a message that TurboTax is not accepting the number that you entered. Are you sure that you entered the routing number?

 

Please click Which number on my check is the routing number? to learn more.

New Member
Feb 3, 2025 3:31:12 PM

I just filed my taxes and didn’t add the 4 zeros in the front and now I’m stressing about it. 

Level 15
Feb 3, 2025 3:55:27 PM

@Tot2001 Bank account numbers and routing numbers for direct deposit have nine digits.

You cannot  change banking information while your return is in pending, nor can you change it after the return is accepted.  The IRS does not allow it.

 

If you e-filed:

Banking information for direct deposit is wrong or closed

If you entered incorrect banking information for your refund, you can change it if your return is rejected.  If it is accepted, however, it is too late to change it.  The bank will reject the refund and send it back to the IRS.  Then the IRS will issue a paper check and mail it to the address you put on your tax return.  Expect a delay of at least a couple of weeks to receive your refund.

Here is what the IRS says about entering incorrect banking information

https://www.irs.gov/help-resources/tools-faqs/faqs-for-individuals/frequently-asked-tax-questions-answers/irs-procedures/refund-inquiries/refund-inquiries-18

 

 

 

If your refund is sent back to the IRS—- make certain that the address you entered on your Form 1040 is correct.  And…open all mail, even if it looks like junk mail.