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Level 3
posted Feb 21, 2023 5:39:54 PM

State return: paper check option selected for me

I just completed my federal and Illinois state tax returns with TurboTax.

  • I e-filed my federal return and provided bank account information so my refund would be direct deposited. On the PDF version, I see that information reflected. Good.
  • I chose to paper file for my Illinois tax return. TurboTax never asked me whether I want a paper check or direct deposit for my state refund. When I printed my state return, I see TurboTax went ahead and selected the paper check option, although the state form clearly has a checkbox option for direct deposit with the corresponding routing/account number fields. I tried finding a way to change the selection through TurboTax, even via the "form view", but with no success.

Before mailing my printed state form, can I "white out" the checkbox indicating I want a paper check, and then manually check off the direct deposit checkbox and write in my direct deposit numbers with a pen - or can I actually only receive a paper check once I choose to USPS mail my state return?

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Expert Alumni
Feb 22, 2023 11:34:25 AM

Yes. If you are filing by paper, you can certainly do this.  Be sure to sign your return as well.

Level 3
Feb 22, 2023 12:23:25 PM

Thank you, will do!

 

So my remaining question is why does TurboTax automatically select "paper check" for me without asking me - then blocks me from changing it through the program - so that I need to resort to white-out and pen? Call me cynical, but I feel like TurboTax is trying to somehow "bundle" e-filing one's state return (for which they charge) with the convenience of getting one's refund via direct deposit (for which the states do not charge)...