If you used direct deposit for your return last year, the information
may have automatically transferred into your return for this year. .
To change or update the banking
information that is shown on screen, follow these steps:
Make
sure that the box stating "I want my refund deposited into this
account" is unchecked
Scroll
down and click Continue
The
next screen will say, "Let's get your bank account info"
Enter
the account information you want to use for your direct deposit
If you have already filed your return,
then it is too late to change the direct deposit information. Keep reading below for some advice if that is
your situation.
Once your return has been accepted (or mailed), it's too late to change your bank account for direct deposit.
If you haven't filed yet, you can still change your bank account info for direct deposit.
If the info you provided is for a closed or invalid account, the government will mail you a refund check.
If the info you entered is someone else's account, don't
worry – some banks won't deposit tax refunds into accounts where names
don't match up. The best way for you to track your federal refund is to
call the IRS at 1-800-829-1040.
If your recently-filed return is in pending status, wait until it's either accepted or rejected.
- If rejected, you can update your account and any issues
that caused the rejection. Open your return in TurboTax and go through
the File section again to update your bank account before re-submitting your return.
- If accepted, you'll get your refund check in the mail.
