I have accidentally put in the wrong account number for my return. How do i change this?

[ivetteiea]

Did you fix the solution to your problem? I am in a similar position. I just noticed that my 2018 tax return I accidentally added an extra number on my bank account information. And I recently checked the IRS tool to see if I was getting my stimulus check, and it said it deposited April 15. However, I didn't receive anything and that is when I noticed that I had the wrong bank account information. 

I just filed my 2019 taxes last weekend. 

What is weird to me, is that I did receive my 2018 tax refund last year on my bank account through direct deposit. 

I honestly don't know who to contact or what to do. Does anyone happen to know and can guide me?

Thanks.

[ivetteiea]

Hi, how can you change the bank information on IRS. I cannot find it anywhere? It only let's me check my status. 

[Nk1959]

Online e-filing I have written wrong account number .my account number is [number removed] I wrote [removed] refund already credited in account [number removed].

[VolvoGirl]

For what year?  For 2019, if the bank rejects the deposit the IRS will mail a check to the address on your return.  For 2020 you can change it when you efile.  What do you mean you already got your refund?  Then what is the problem?

[xmasbaby0]

@Nk1959 

Your banking information cannot be changed after your tax return has been filed and accepted.

Banking information does not go from TT to the IRS until you file your 2020 tax return and it is accepted.  You enter/change banking information in the FILE section before you file your 2020 return. Changing it on the TurboTax site does not do any good until you file your return.  If they manage to send out stimulus checks before you can change your information, we hope the IRS provides a way for you to change it with the IRS.  If your check goes to a wrong or closed account, it will be sent back to the IRS and then the IRS will mail a check to the address on your tax return.

[beatsforbrock]

I just filed my taxes and realized it has the incorrect routing and account number. It was not accepted how can I change it?

[Anonymous]

Once you have filed your return, you are not able to change the method you will receive your refund.  See our FAQ regarding Entering the wrong direct deposit information.

[Joey102003]

I also accidentally left out one number of my account number. I was supposed to receive my refund direct deposit on 2/24. On the wheres my refund app it still says sent. Where can I go find a date I should receive it in the mail? 

[xmasbaby0]

Your refund will be sent back to the IRS and then the IRS will issue a check.   You will not see a date for the check--- you will just have to watch your mailbox. Getting the check will take at least a couple of extra weeks.

[Joey102003]

Thank you so much for the fast reply. A friend of mine has a friend who works at the IRS and they said I should have it in 7 - 13 days . I really hope thats true , because some of the other time frames I’ve seen says up to 6 weeks. 

[Lady80]

Did you contact the IRS or are you just waiting on a check? 

[Joey102003]

I have a friend who is friends with someone who works for IRS so he called them on 2/24 my DD date and they said I would recieve a check in the mail within 14 buisness days. I’ve called too though. So now I’m just waiting on the check. I’m praying that time frame is close , but you never can count on anything for certain from the IRS...

[TerukoL]

If you've already filed and your return has been accepted (or mailed), it's too late to change your bank account for direct deposit. If you have not filed yet you can click here to find the directions to update your direct deposit.

[TBABY39]

I did the same thing I was suppose to get mine the 24th so looks like we both n the same boat have u gotten ur check by mail yet??????

[JeanneLO]

Watch for the status to update in Where's My Refund as your bank will need to reject the deposit and the IRS will then update the status to show when a check is mailed.

@TBABY39