I opted to pay my state (MO) tax using my bank account. I've done this for years with no issues. But this year TT told me to print a voucher and send a check. Why?

[cwrowden]

It says on the Electronic Filing Instructions that I have opted for direct debit and it shows my routing number and account number, but lines 53a and b of the tax form are blank. Do I need to send in a check or not?

[DawnC]

No, you don't need to mail a check if the filing instructions show you chose direct debit.  Lines 53a and 53b are only for direct deposit of a refund.  Since you are not getting a refund, those lines should be blank.  

[lfisher4200]

The same thing happened to me on my childs return that I filed in February but it did print a payment voucher when I printed the return.  I checked it didn't withdraw from my bank so we mailed the check.  I just filed mine but surprisingly I got a Mo State refund so I can't say if it consistently happens but it is something Turbo Tax team should investigate.