Say mailing refund when was supposed to be direct deposits

[rjs · Accepted solution]

If the IRS encounters any problem sending the direct deposit, they change it to a check sent by mail. They don't spend any time trying to figure out why the direct deposit didn't work, or trying to make it work. Also, they will not send more than three direct deposit refunds to the same bank account. Any additional refunds are sent by mail.

In any case, there's nothing you can do about it at this point, so just wait for the check to come in the mail.

You could try asking your bank whether they rejected the direct deposit, and if so, why. That might help you figure out what went wrong and possibly correct it for next year. But it's possible that the direct deposit never got to your bank. If you talk to someone at the bank, also ask them what the correct routing number is for direct deposits, and make sure you entered it correctly. Also double-check the account number that you entered.

[jucampbell2]

my account number is correct...could it be that the refund amount was too much to be deposited?

[sborner]

I am getting same thing this year. Early PATH filer getting large amount back. I have had no issues and no bad codes and my state went DD. It says will be mailed by 03/01. Any updates from last year?

[jacksonsk90]

@sborner same exact thing happening here. This has never happened to me before so I’m confused on why my state refund was able to be direct deposited but not my federal.

[sborner]

IT HAS to be like the TT lady said and just a system glitch. Someone updated a field incorrectly or similar! Lets post here if you find anything outnor get a deposit. I simply cannot go on the Igotmyrefund.com site or FB page as it is full of crappy untrue information via guesses!

[sborner]

If I was a betting man I would say we are 02/27 ddd otherwise I am pissed as I see PATH filers who submitted 02/14 and 02/22 WITH A DDD!!!!! Next year I wait!

[garysb-gary]

I'm having same problem, always have gotten dd in the same account. I'm being told it's being MAILED out March 1st...I'm so confused as to why.

[garysb-gary]

Please if yall find out anything post here! Maybe we will still get a dd....

[garysb-gary]

I had fees coming out, how is that bank.going to get those now if there are mailing me a check??

[sborner]

have any of yourl checked taxpayer.sbtpg.com to see what that says and does it match your amount received.

[garysb-gary]

Mine still just shows nothing received

[garysb-gary]

I've emailed Santa Barbara

[jucampbell2]

has anyone had any trouble on the wheres my refund site...it doesn't tell me when i am getting my refund...it keeps giving the generic message....

[sborner]

I recommended going to irs.gov and creating an account. For verify you will need a credit card account or home loan or car loan under your social security #. Once logged in you can request to download your transcripts. Find the account transcript and look at the codes at bottom. 846 is the refund approved. Look for cycle code and processing date and reply with that otherwise I would be guessing. Filed and Accepted dates?