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New Member
posted Mar 26, 2020 11:22:27 PM

Changing direct deposit information to receive stimulus payments

Hi... I'm retired and receiving social security, and am planning on filing my 2019 federal return in order to get the stimulus check. How do I inform the IRS what my direct deposit information is? I'm not owed a refund, and there doesn't seem to be any way to enter this information.

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Expert Alumni
Mar 27, 2020 8:36:40 AM

No, if you have no income, (Social Security alone is not taxable, therefore counts as no income), you can't file electronically. You can mail your return and write in your Direct Deposit information on Page 2, 1040, Lines 21, b, c and d.

Level 1
Mar 28, 2020 1:39:55 PM

Hi if you receive Social Security or SSI they already have your direct deposit information and you will receive a stimulus by that unless you are considered someone's dependent they will not receive information outside of that they will send you a check on your address on file through Social Security

New Member
Apr 1, 2020 4:17:00 AM

I put the wrong account information I did receive my refund in the mail but I want my money quicker 

Level 15
Apr 1, 2020 4:19:21 AM


@Stanleyh wrote:

I put the wrong account information I did receive my refund in the mail but I want my money quicker 


See this IRS website for information - https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/economic-impact-payments-what-you-need-to-know

 

The IRS does not have my direct deposit information. What can I do?

In the coming weeks, Treasury plans to develop a web-based portal for individuals to provide their banking information to the IRS online, so that individuals can receive payments immediately as opposed to checks in the mail.

New Member
Apr 8, 2020 12:08:49 AM

When will the Treasure portal beactive so I can change direct deposit?

Expert Alumni
Apr 8, 2020 8:10:32 AM

Here is the IRS link to that information.  I would just keep checking the websites.

 

Please check the IRS Corona-virus website here for updates. This is where all updates will be updates as soon as information is available.