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Direct Debit

cgmartin — Fri, 31 Jan 2020 20:50:24 GMT

When doing a final review of my federal taxes, I get an error message regarding the federal information work sheet that states: "Direct Debit check box should not be checked. Only electronically filed returns are eligible for direct debit."

I will owe money for the federal return and want to have the amount taken out of my checking account. I entered by bank information and checked the direct debit box. Why am I getting this message?

Re: Direct Debit

TiffanyL — Sat, 01 Feb 2020 01:39:15 GMT

If you are mailing your tax return, you will receive this message, as Direct Debit is only available for returns that are being e-filed:

What is direct debit and how does it work

Re: Direct Debit

cgmartin — Sat, 01 Feb 2020 01:53:52 GMT

As stated, I am filing electronically and therefore marked the appropriate "direct debit" box to have the amount I owe to IRS taken directly from my checking account.

Re: Direct Debit

cgmartin — Mon, 03 Feb 2020 03:12:10 GMT

I saved my return and exited Turbo Tax. When I returned the problem had fixed itself.