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posted Feb 20, 2026 11:01:27 AM

R04 invalid account number

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Employee Tax Expert
Feb 22, 2026 6:34:08 AM

This indicates that the bank account number you entered wasn't recognized by the bank.

This may be because of:

  • Improperly formatted, or 
  • It does not exist at the receiving financial institution. 

 

The refund was returned because the bank couldn't locate the account.

This will go back to the IRS, and a paper check will be issued and mailed to the address on the tax return.