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posted Jun 4, 2019 9:11:41 PM

What if I put in the wrong account number for direct depost?

What if I put in the wrong account number for direct deposit and waited a couple of weeks and still didn't receive my refund?

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New Member
Jun 4, 2019 9:11:43 PM

If you've already filed and your return has been accepted or mailed, it's too late to change your bank account information for direct deposit but since the info you provided is for a closed or invalid account, your bank will return the refund to the IRS and the IRS will mail a refund check to the address provided in the return. Paper checks generally take anywhere from 4 to 6 weeks to arrive once sent out by the IRS.


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New Member
Jun 4, 2019 9:11:43 PM

If you've already filed and your return has been accepted or mailed, it's too late to change your bank account information for direct deposit but since the info you provided is for a closed or invalid account, your bank will return the refund to the IRS and the IRS will mail a refund check to the address provided in the return. Paper checks generally take anywhere from 4 to 6 weeks to arrive once sent out by the IRS.