@ LittleBluestem
I'm just a fellow user and can't explain that language on your Return Summary and Filing Instructions, but from what you saw on the Federal Information Worksheet, i.e., if there is a checkmark YES indicating you want direct debit, and then if it shows your bank, the account and routing numbers, debit amount, and debit date, then that suggests that you set up a regular direct deposit on some future date, but I would have liked to have seen it mentioned on those other pages, too. But I haven't used that direct debit method in years, so I don't remember exactly how it's supposed to appear on those summary pages. Maybe another user who has seen those summary pages after choosing direct debit will comment in this thread.
There is a way to check on it, however, and even cancel it if someone desired to do so. Inquiring about it might give you some peace of mind if they can confirm it's scheduled. You can phone the IRS E-file Payment Services 24/7 (see IRS special phone number below), but they want you to wait 7-10 days after your return was accepted before calling (perhaps to be sure it shows up in their system.) The following is from the IRS website. Bold type is mine.
https://www.irs.gov/payments/pay-taxes-by-electronic-funds-withdrawal
Cancellations, errors and questions
- In the event Treasury causes an incorrect amount of funds to be withdrawn from a bank account, Treasury will return any improperly transferred funds.
- 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 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.
- If a payment is returned by your financial institution (e.g., due to insufficient funds, incorrect account information, closed account, etc.) the IRS will mail a Letter 4870 to the address we have on file for you, explaining why the payment could not be processed, and providing alternate payment options.
- In the event your financial institution is unable to process your payment request, you will be responsible for making other payment arrangements, and for any penalties and interest incurred.
- Contact your financial institution immediately if there is an error in the amount withdrawn.
