Gave wrong routing number

[Tamcguire · Accepted solution]

If you have already submitted your tax return and the IRS has accepted it there is no way to change your refund method or direct deposit information. Once the IRS submits your direct deposit and it is rejected for the wrong routing number the IRS will mail you a refund check to the address on your return.

[mirim419]

So if this is the case, will the IRS send the check to my address automatically? I do not have apply for anything correct?

[bryanvanhooser]

How long will it take if my account number is wrong for the IRS to send my check to me

[AkinaLO]

According to the IRS, it can take up to an additional 2 weeks to receive your paper check. Please refer to the IRS FAQ below.

IRS FAQ incorrect routing or account number.

[DaraLO]

@johntaxhelp  Do you have a question or is there a specific issue that you need assistance with?

[DaraLO]

To revisit the section to add your direct deposit information, refer to the following TurboTax FAQ:  How do I change my refund method? - Community

[btribz]

I contacted the IRS, told them i entered the wrong routing number, and they said the preparer was withholding my money and they issued on the 5th of february. Make it make sense.

[DoninGA]

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@btribz wrote:

I contacted the IRS, told them i entered the wrong routing number, and they said the preparer was withholding my money and they issued on the 5th of february. Make it make sense.

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Assuming that you requested to have the TurboTax account fees deducted from your federal tax refund, the IRS will send the refund to a third party processor to have the fees and the service charge deducted. The third party processor will deduct the TurboTax fees plus the service charge and then attempt to direct deposit the remaining refund balance into the account that you entered on your tax return.

For the status of your tax refund you will need to contact the third party processor, Santa Barbara Tax Product Group, using their website - https://www.sbtpg.com/

Tax Products Group Contact Information - https://help.sbtpg.com/hc/en-us/articles/230084587-Contact-Information

[DMarkM1]

Be sure to contact the third party processor, Santa Barbara Tax Product Group, as they may be able to adjust the routing number.  If not, they will explain the next steps.  .  

[Alejandronegrete31]

I might off put the wrong account or routing number on my turbo tax the IRs status says it been deposited in my account and I contacted my bank and told I haven't received anything and I made sure If I had my correct information with them and I did and so I'm trying to figure out where was my refund deposited?

[AshleyLO]

@Alejandronegrete31 Here's instructions on how find out which account you selected for your deposit:

1. Open your return if it's not already open.
2. On the Tax Home screen with the amount of your refund and status, scroll down and select Add a State (don't worry, we're not adding a state) to access your tax forms and worksheets.
3. In the left menu, select Tax Tools then Print Center.
4. On the TurboTax Print Center screen, select Print, save or preview this year's return.
5. On the next TurboTax Print Center screen, select 2019 federal returns and Include Government and TurboTax Worksheets (optional), then select View or Print Forms.
6. The information will be on the first page, Electronic Filing Instructions for your 2019 Federal Tax Return next to Balance Due/Refund."

[Melizabeth0501]

Were you able to call the TPG? i have the same problem, i gave the wrong routing number and is paying tax prep fees from my federal. Help!

[ChondelLO]

To contact the Santa Barbara Tax Products Group, please click the link below and then click the help button.

 https://taxpayer.sbtpg.com/

[Craig 3]

what happens if you owe money (to both state and federal) and you gave them the wrong routing number?

How do we correct that?