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Level 2
November 17, 2024
Question

change the bank account using amend?

  • November 17, 2024
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Hello,

 

I would like to know if it is possible to change a bank account for a tax return using the amend process. I have filled for my taxes in 2023 but my bank account denied it and I've been left with 2 checks (which have both expired by now).

 

Is this possible or am I screwed?

thank you!

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Level 15
November 17, 2024

No---you do not amend to change your bank account.

 

Please explain what you really mean when you say you have "two checks" that are expired but that your bank account was "denied."    Do you mean you received checks that the bank would not accept or cash?   What happened?

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_Albert_Author
Level 2
November 19, 2024

the bank i was using at the time denied them and i received checks. before I got to cash them in they expired. 

DoninGA
Level 15
Level 15
November 17, 2024

The amended tax return, Form 1040-X cannot be used to change a bank account for direct deposit of a tax refund.

If the refund checks you received have expired you should have received a CP32A notice in the mail from the IRS.

Go to this IRS website for requesting a refund check - https://www.irs.gov/individuals/understanding-your-cp32a-notice

_Albert_Author
Level 2
November 19, 2024

i did receive one of those but now i live in a different country and I'm trying to skip waiting for a check/mail.

Level 15
November 19, 2024

@_Albert_ The IRS will not make a direct deposit to a foreign bank account.  They will only mail a check to you--and they will send it to the address you used on your tax return.

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