Direct Debit

Forum|Forum|6 years ago
January 31, 2020
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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?

TiffanyL

Level 11

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

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PipiRAuthor

Level 5

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.