I left out the first two zeros on my account number that I used for direct deposit. How do I fix this?

[jlew037]

I spoke to a representative at my bank and was told that the first two zeros did not matter. Will this affect my return?

[TylerH]

I don't believe so. As long as the numbers after those zeros and the routing number is correct you should be fine

[michelle-mao-zx]

Hi, did you ultimately get it? I also made the same mistake this year.

[Melaniegrob]

I did it this year. Ugh!  When I filed on turbotax and looked up account number on my bank online I went to order checks and they left out the first two zeros on my account number. So that's what I used.  Does anyone know if this is going to delay my return? 

[macuser_22]

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@Melaniegrob wrote:

I did it this year. Ugh!  When I filed on turbotax and looked up account number on my bank online I went to order checks and they left out the first two zeros on my account number. So that's what I used.  Does anyone know if this is going to delay my return? 

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If the bank refused the direct deposit then the IRS will mail a check to the address on your return.    That takes about 2-3 weeks.