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You can change your direct deposit information prior to e-filing.

Check out FAQ if you're unable to change transferred direct deposit information below:

https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/5619072

 

To add or edit your direct deposit account information (before you E-file) in TurboTax Online:

1. Sign In to TurboTax Online

2. Select "Take me to my return"

3. Select "Pick up where I left off"

4. Select the "File" tab (right of the screen) 

5. Select "Revisit or Start" next to "Your refund info"

6. Select "In my bank" 

7. Edit on the "Let's get your bank account info" screen

8. Press "Continue" (bottom right corner)

 

To add/edit your direct deposit account (before you E-file) in TurboTax Desktop:

1. Open TurboTax Desktop

2. Select the "File" tab (right of the screen) 

3. Continue to answer the interview questions to e-file your return until the "How do you want your $$$$ federal refund?" screen

4. Select "Direct Deposit to bank account" 

5. Enter "Direct Deposit Information"

6. Press "Continue" (bottom right corner)

21 replies

March 25, 2021

I don’t have that banking account anymore 

March 25, 2021

If you have already filed your return then unfortunately it is too late to make any changes; if the direct deposit is unsuccessful, the IRS will subsequently issue you a paper check to the address on file @Ehsu_klay.

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June 30, 2021

How to change my bank account number 

Employee
June 30, 2021

@Darryl1995- Did you already e-file?  If you did NOT e-file you can go to the FILE section and change how you want to receive your refund.  If you want direct deposit you need the routing number and your own account number.

 

You cannot  change banking information while your return is in pending, nor can you change it after the return is accepted.

 

If you e-filed:

Banking information for direct deposit is wrong

If you entered incorrect banking information for your refund, you can change it if your return is rejected.  If it is accepted, however, it is too late to change it.  The bank will reject the refund and send it back to the IRS.  Then the IRS will issue a paper check and mail it to the address you put on your tax return.  Expect a delay of at least a couple of weeks to receive your refund.

Here is what the IRS says about entering incorrect banking information

https://www.irs.gov/help-resources/tools-faqs/faqs-for-individuals/frequently-asked-tax-questions-answers/irs-procedures/refund-inquiries/refund-inquiries-18

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July 16, 2021

Hi

July 16, 2021

Refund banking account

DoninGA
Employee
July 16, 2021

@Knottpaul55 wrote:

Refund banking account


Once the tax return has been filed the bank information for direct deposit of a tax refund cannot be changed.

January 22, 2022

I sign up for the advance and sign up to get the credit karma card but at some point still input my banking information would that prevent me from getting the advance. Thank you

Employee
January 22, 2022

Yes because in order to get the advance you had to agree to get your refund put on a credit karma card.

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February 10, 2022

Need help changing account info for bank

February 10, 2022

If you haven't filed yet, you can use the FAQ link provided below to change your bank account information on your tax return:

 

How do I change my transferred direct deposit information?

 

@Florida2922

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March 16, 2022

i need to change my email address while i was filing my taxes keyed in wrong email address.

March 17, 2022

This would be better done by phone, as we are unable to access your account here in this public forum. Please follow the instructions here to contact customer support. @Yellowjack20

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April 8, 2022

Update back 

Employee
April 8, 2022

@Knottpaul55

Did you already e-file?  If you did NOT e-file you can go to the FILE section and change how you want to receive your refund.  If you want direct deposit you need the routing number and your own account number.

 

You cannot  change banking information while your return is in pending, nor can you change it after the return is accepted.  The IRS does not allow it.

 

If you e-filed:

Banking information for direct deposit is wrong

If you entered incorrect banking information for your refund, you can change it if your return is rejected.  If it is accepted, however, it is too late to change it.  The bank will reject the refund and send it back to the IRS.  Then the IRS will issue a paper check and mail it to the address you put on your tax return.  Expect a delay of at least a couple of weeks to receive your refund.

Here is what the IRS says about entering incorrect banking information

https://www.irs.gov/help-resources/tools-faqs/faqs-for-individuals/frequently-asked-tax-questions-answers/irs-procedures/refund-inquiries/refund-inquiries-18

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April 26, 2022

I have a reli card [removed] closed my Baraga county federal credit unions account are closed. So deposit on my direct express master card or my US Bank Reli Card  I just got it [removed]  Thank you got mad closed Baraga county federal credit union accounts.  Address on cards [removed] [phone number removed].

Employee
April 26, 2022

@Peggyja51 No one can change your banking information for you, and in fact, if you have already filed, you cannot change it either.

 

Did you already e-file?  If you did NOT e-file you can go to the FILE section and change how you want to receive your refund.  If you want direct deposit you need the routing number and your own account number.

 

You cannot  change banking information while your return is in pending, nor can you change it after the return is accepted.  The IRS does not allow it.

 

If you e-filed:

Banking information for direct deposit is wrong

If you entered incorrect banking information for your refund, you can change it if your return is rejected.  If it is accepted, however, it is too late to change it.  The bank will reject the refund and send it back to the IRS.  Then the IRS will issue a paper check and mail it to the address you put on your tax return.  Expect a delay of at least a couple of weeks to receive your refund.

Here is what the IRS says about entering incorrect banking information

https://www.irs.gov/help-resources/tools-faqs/faqs-for-individuals/frequently-asked-tax-questions-answers/irs-procedures/refund-inquiries/refund-inquiries-18

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July 22, 2022

Yes 

Employee
July 23, 2022

@Jamess2727 The last time someone else posted to this thread was several months ago----we do not know what you are saying "yes" to.   Do you have a question or do you need help with something?

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