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Bank sent refund back

TayRenee1787 — Thu, 05 Mar 2020 17:56:44 GMT

My refund was sent to my bank on 2/26/20 but I never saw it deposited. I called my bank on March 2nd and they said they sent it back. What happens now? I've called the IRS several times but I cant get anyone on the phone. The automated system says it's too busy to take any more calls.

Re: Bank sent refund back

Kat — Thu, 05 Mar 2020 17:59:26 GMT

If a direct deposit is rejected by your financial institution, the IRS will automatically send a paper check to the address on your tax return.

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Re: Bank sent refund back

TayRenee1787 — Fri, 06 Mar 2020 12:59:15 GMT

Do you know how long that typically takes?

Re: Bank sent refund back

Kat — Fri, 06 Mar 2020 14:17:17 GMT

Not for certain. The IRS gives a time frame of about 4 weeks for a refund after a mailed return. I'd think this refund check would come much sooner than that. Your refund has already been approved, so it's just a matter of processing your paper check, plus mail time.

Re: Bank sent refund back

TayRenee1787 — Sun, 08 Mar 2020 13:50:30 GMT

Just wanted to give an update, where's my refund website updated to show when they will send the check out. So that's good that they keep people so up to date.

Re: Bank sent refund back

Kat — Sun, 08 Mar 2020 18:31:24 GMT

Thanks, @TayRenee1787 , for the info!