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New Member
posted May 31, 2019 11:10:40 PM

Need to update my account and routing number

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Level 2
May 31, 2019 11:10:42 PM

As long as you haven't filed yet (or you e-filed but got rejected), you can simply step through the File section again to update your bank information.

  • Once you sign into your return, Click the File section, click Revisit in the Step 2 section.
  • On the How would you like to get your federal refund? screen, In my Bank should be selected.  Click Continue.
  • You will be able to update your account number on the next screen, Let's get your bank account info.
Workaround

If you want to change or edit the banking information that is shown, 

  • Make sure that the box stating "I want my refund deposited into this account" is unchecked.
  • Scroll down to the bottom of the page and select Continue.
  • You will be taken to a new screen titled, "Let's get your bank account info".
  • This will allow you to enter the new or updated banking information that is to be used for your 2016 direct deposit.

Once your return has been accepted (or mailed), it's too late to change your bank account in TurboTax for direct deposit.
  However, the IRS provides the following remedies:
  • If the return hasn't already posted to their system, you can ask the IRS to stop the direct deposit. You may call them toll-free at 800-829-1040, M - F, 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
  • Generally, if the financial institution recovers the funds and returns them to the IRS, the IRS will send a paper refund check to your last known address on file with the IRS.
  • If you have contacted the financial institution and two weeks have passed with no results, you will need to file Form 3911, Taxpayer Statement Regarding Refund, to initiate a trace. This allows the IRS to contact the bank on your behalf to attempt recovery of your refund. Banks are allowed up to 90 days from the date of the initial trace input to respond to our request for information.
  • If funds aren't available or the bank refuses to return the funds, the IRS cannot compel the bank to do so. The case may then become a civil matter between you and the financial institution and/or the owner of the account into which the funds were deposited.


New Member
Mar 29, 2020 7:51:29 PM

Routing number from checking account with US Bank is <removed>account number for this account is 1<removed> need to send to IRS to get stimulus check thank you

New Member
Apr 12, 2020 9:11:28 AM

Need to update my bank info

Level 15
Apr 12, 2020 9:12:20 AM


@Peeplesbrown wrote:

Need to update my bank info


https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/economic-impact-payments

To help everyone check on the status of their payments, the IRS is building a second new tool expected to be available for use by April 17. Get My Payment will provide people with the status of their payment, including the date their payment is scheduled to be deposited into their bank account or mailed to them.

 

An additional feature on Get My Payment will allow eligible people a chance to provide their bank account information so they can receive their payment more quickly rather than waiting for a paper check. This feature will be unavailable if the Economic Impact Payment has already been scheduled for delivery.

Returning Member
Jan 13, 2021 2:56:07 PM

Need to change my direct deposit info myself and my two children no longer reside with brooke arceneaux trying to get me and the kids simulous check go to my direct deposit 

Intuit Alumni
Jan 14, 2021 11:16:51 AM

@Jred1 If you received an email from TurboTax with the subject: “CRITICAL STIMULUS UPDATE: Update Your Stimulus Payment Direct Deposit Information”, please see this FAQ for instructions: Update your stimulus payment direct deposit information If you did not receive that email, please see How will the second stimulus impact me? for additional information. 

New Member
Mar 3, 2021 11:16:36 AM

How do I update my account number 

Intuit Alumni
Mar 3, 2021 11:25:51 AM

@Calvingeeter20 Please take a look at the following FAQ: Can I change direct deposit information?

New Member
Apr 5, 2021 9:20:17 PM

Can u help me update my acct info

Intuit Alumni
Apr 6, 2021 9:04:02 AM

If you have not yet filed, then you can update the banking information by following these steps. If you have already filed then unfortunately it is too late. With any unsuccessful electronic deposit, the IRS usually issues you a paper check instead @Heart9.

New Member
Jun 13, 2021 10:41:34 AM

I need to update my account and routing number

Level 15
Jun 13, 2021 11:01:32 AM


@Joyceann99 wrote:

I need to update my account and routing number


Once the tax return has been filed and accepted the bank routing and account number for direct deposit or direct debit cannot be changed.

New Member
Jun 13, 2021 3:14:33 PM

Need to up date my direct deposit info

Level 15
Jun 13, 2021 6:17:35 PM


@ShlondaF wrote:

Need to up date my direct deposit info


Once the tax return has been filed and accepted the bank routing and account number for direct deposit or direct debit cannot be changed.

New Member
Apr 3, 2022 9:39:46 PM

I have the right routing number to my bank but messed up the next numbers for an e file payment to Az State

Intuit Alumni
Apr 4, 2022 7:26:03 AM

To review previously entered bank account information and make changes to it, you can revisit the File section in TurboTax. Please note: If you have already filed your return and it has been accepted (or mailed), it's too late to change your bank account information. For more information, please see this link: What if I entered the wrong account for direct debit, or my account has insufficient funds?

@NocosomialZX3