Gave wrong routing number

[DoninGA]

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@Craig 3 wrote:

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

How do we correct that?

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Go to this IRS website for information -https://www.irs.gov/payments/pay-taxes-by-electronic-funds-withdrawal

• Once your return is accepted, information pertaining to your payment, such as account information, payment date, or amount, cannot be changed. If changes are needed, the only option is to cancel the payment and choose another payment method.
• Call IRS e-file Payment Services 24/7 at 1-888-353-4537 to inquire about or cancel your payment, but please wait 7 to 10 days after your return was accepted before calling.
• Cancellation requests must be received no later than 11:59 p.m. ET two business days prior to the scheduled payment date.

Once your payment is cancelled you can use the IRS payment website with Direct Pay to pay the federal taxes owed - https://www.irs.gov/payments

For the state payment you will need to access your state's tax authority website for how to cancel the payment and pay by Direct Debit for the state taxes owed.

[roscoe99]

So, they will just know that that's not my bank account? Then send me a check in the mail? I need to verify 

[Cass0317]

@roscoe99 Yes, if you entered a incorrect routing number for your bank. Please see the IRS information below:  IRS Refund Inquiries 18

• You omit a digit in the account or routing number of an account and the number doesn't pass the IRS's validation check. In this case, the IRS will send you a paper check for the entire refund instead of a direct deposit.
• You incorrectly enter an account or routing number and the number passes the validation check, but your designated financial institution rejects and returns the deposit to the IRS. The IRS will issue a paper check for the amount of that deposit once it is received.
• You incorrectly enter an account or routing number that belongs to someone else and your designated financial institution accepts the deposit. You must work directly with the respective financial institution to recover your funds. See the last solution bullet below.

You may also see the TurboTax FAQ below for more information:

What if I entered the wrong bank account for direct deposit?

[Pepsisweets]

This was state return and not federal

[SForrestLO]

@Pepsisweets

Can you clarify your issue?

[Chelsi54]

How do I change it anyways

[EbonyA]

@Chelsi54 If you have not yet filed then you can go back and edit your banking information; however if you have already filed and the return has been accepted then it is too late. The following FAQ provides further details: Can I edit my banking information? The steps to change the account when allowable are listed here.