IRS showed my return was accepted but need bank details. I provided. Then showed it changed my refund from mailing to direct deposit. How to get the check by mail?

[thishankg]

I prefer the refund as a check rather than directly to the bank. I gave bank info because I thought it is mandatory. I want to know how to change the refund status back to mailing the check.

[CatinaT1]

The IRS doesn't give this option anymore. In accordance with Executive Order 14247, Modernizing Payments To and From America's Bank Account, signed on March 25, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury, in coordination with the Internal Revenue Service and other federal agencies, is advancing the transition to fully electronic federal payments. This policy shift includes phase out of paper tax refund checks beginning Sept. 30, 2025, to the extent permitted by law.

You can find more information in this article.

[thishankg]

Hi Catina,

Thanks a lot for letting me know about it.

BTW I applied for a Joint Tax Return thus I included my wife also. I am the one who received the email thus I included only my bank account details. Would it be a problem in getting the full refund to my bank?

Thanks,

Thishan

[CatinaT1]

No, because it will add the bank info to your joint return.

[thishankg]

I highly appreciate your clarifications.

Have a nice weekend.