topic Re: wrong account number in After you file

wrong account number

Guadalupe_MR — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:53:48 GMT

Hello, a moment ago I sent my application to the IRS and they already accepted it but I put the wrong account number, how can I change it before the refund is made?

Re: wrong account number

VolvoGirl — Tue, 05 Apr 2022 02:37:20 GMT

If the bank rejects your deposit the IRS will mail a check to the address on your return.

Re: wrong account number

Guadalupe_MR — Tue, 05 Apr 2022 02:39:24 GMT

Before sending the check, don't they ask for a new or different account number? I don't live in the US :(

Thank you so much!

Re: wrong account number

ee-ea — Tue, 05 Apr 2022 02:56:40 GMT

See this from the IRS

https://www.irs.gov/faqs/irs-procedures/refund-inquiries/refund-inquiries-18

Re: wrong account number

JulieS — Tue, 05 Apr 2022 13:29:05 GMT

No, if your bank information is wrong and your return has already been filed, there is no way to change that.

The IRS will attempt to make the deposit. The bank will reject it because it won't match your information. The IRS will mail a paper check to the address on your tax return.