@BGod wrote:
We have the same exact situation... I messed up by missing one number on my bank information but it was still accepted and sent out on the 24th... I kno it's probably unlikely but i really hope it didn't go to another account even tho i missed a number and didn't replace it with another. Please keep me updated on your situation cause i cant even get through to an IRS agent.
If it were to go into someone else's account (less common) that can be a problem, but the IRS may try to help you get it from your bank but can't compel the bank.
If the bank refuses the direct deposit, then "where" they send it back to depends on where it was coming from.
Was your refund coming directly from the IRS to your bank account? If so, in that case a rejected deposit goes back to the IRS, who would issue you a check in the mail.
Or did you have any TurboTax fees that you chose to pay out of the Federal refund? In that situation, your bank would send a rejected deposit back to the intermediary company (SBTPG) that took out the fees, and that intermediary company would issue you a check in the mail.
IRS FAQ: What should I do if I entered an incorrect routing or account number for direct deposit of my refund?
https://www.irs.gov/faqs/irs-procedures/refund-inquiries/refund-inquiries-18
