In 2023, I applied for a tax refund, but I used my friend’s bank account since I didn’t have one, so I couldn’t receive the refund. What should I do?Please help me

[hasandiyar]

I couldn’t get my 970 dolar and I couldn’t do anything.Please help me guys

[DoninGA]

If your name was not on the bank account then the tax refund could not be direct deposited into the account.  The refund would have been returned to the IRS and they would have mailed tax refund as a check to the address on the tax return.

Once a tax return has been Accepted by the IRS or a State, TurboTax receives no further information concerning the tax return or the status of any tax refund.  Only the taxpayer listed on the tax return can obtain the status of a tax refund or a tax return.

Go to this IRS website for Form 3911, Taxpayer Statement Regarding Refund - https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-3911

[rjs]

Not all banks check the name on the account. Your refund might have been deposited in your friend's bank account. Was it? If so, it's a matter between you and your friend. The IRS followed your instructions for where to send the refund.

[xmasbaby0]

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-an...

[GabiU]

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