Direct Debit

[cgmartin]

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]

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

[cgmartin]

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.

[cgmartin]

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