I made an error on my bank account number how can I fix it

[ChristineT]

Did you already efile your tax return?

[lyssa-lindsay]

I had my return sent to my savings account I did the same thing last year however I bank at key and they apparently closed my savings from inactivity. I'm freaking out. how can I fix this?

[ChristineT]

Once you have filed, you cannot change this; you will ultimately get a paper check. What will happen is basically the IRS will try to deposit the refund into the account on record. Since the information is not exactly correct, the bank will reject it and send the refund back to the IRS. Once the IRS gets your refund back they will issue you a paper check and send it to the address that you put on your return. You can learn more about this here:https://www.irs.gov/help-resources/tools-faqs/faqs-for-individuals/frequently-asked-tax-questions-an...

[Itzelgonzalez9530]

Hello i haven't received my tax money i believe i made an Error  with my account number my account number it's  [social security number removed]  routing number [social security number removed] thank you 

[xmasbaby0]

@Itzelgonzalez9530

Did you already e-file?  If you did NOT e-file you can go to the FILE section and change how you want to receive your refund.

Once a return has been accepted by the IRS you cannot change how you want to receive your refund.

If you e-filed:

Banking information for direct deposit is wrong

If you entered incorrect banking information for your refund, you can change it if your return is rejected.  If it is accepted, however, it is too late to change it.  The bank will reject the refund and send it back to the IRS.  Then the IRS will issue a paper check and mail it to the address you put on your tax return.  Expect a delay of at least a couple of weeks to receive your refund.

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...

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1901159-can-i-deposit-my-tax-refund-into-someone-else-s-account

[Espino3130]

What can i do

[AshleyLO]

@Espino3130 If you've already filed your return and mistakenly entered the wrong bank account information, there is nothing that you can do to correct it for your refund. The IRS will send you a paper check in the mail. See more here: What if I entered the wrong bank account for direct deposit?

[ss42]

I thought I had but its telling me i didn't ...

[ss42]

Yes

[xmasbaby0]

@ss42 

"I thought I had but its telling me i didn't ..."

"yes"

These are your posts---how are we to know what you are talking about?  This thread has posts from multiple users already.  We do not know what you think you did, nor do we know what you are saying "yes" to.  Please try to explain specifically what the issue is so we know how to help you.

[swlew]

made error on my bank account number i owe

[JotikaT2]

If your return has not been filed and accepted yet, you can make the corrections within TurboTax.

When you proceed through the File section of the program, you will be prompted for how you want to pay your taxes.  

Methods to pay your federal taxes

If your return was already filed and accepted, please click on "a payment option through the IRS" on the link above to be directed to the IRS website.  This will allow you to update your payment information directly with the IRS as it can no longer be done within TurboTax.

@swlew

[martinlilienthal]

yes

[xmasbaby0]

@martinlilienthal You posted "yes" to a thread that has had no activity since 2021.  Do you have a question or need some help?