Why did my routing number show up as XXXXXXXXX on my downloaded tax return?

[MichelleLO]

@allyguer1115 This is a thread from last tax season. Do you have a specific question we can assist you with? 

[ewesner]

For 2021 returns.  Mine is showing all X's too.  We had our federal payment scheduled to be taken yesterday and it is not.  How can I verify bank info?  Thanks in advance.

[ToddL99]

If you print a copy of your e-filed returns, the bank routing number and your bank account number  will be "XXXXXX'd" out as a security measure.

There isn't any good reason to have that information floating around on a piece of paper where it isn't needed.

If you choose to print and file your return by mail, the information will be displayed. This is another reason why e-filing is a safer method for submitting your return - it avoids having your name, social security number, address and banking information traveling cross-country in an envelope.

The time to verify your bank information is when you enter it, immediately before e-filing.