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I filed taxes to direct deposit, & it got accepted, today I amended the tax refund to have it sent in the mail instead. Do I mail amended paperwork before I get refund?

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March 8, 2024
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You cannot amend your tax return to change the way you want to receive your original refund. That will not work. It takes the IRS months to process an amended tax return. If you used a bank account that is a closed or wrong account when you filed your original tax return, the bank will send the deposit back to the IRS and then the IRS will issue a check and mail it to you at the address on your tax return. That will delay your refund for several more weeks. Watch your mailbox and open all mail even if it looks like junk mail.

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shidaefletcher1Author

What if I used the correct direct deposit but I changed my mind, I want to have it sent in the mail. I went back and edited he option, I’m trying to figure out if it’s verified for the mail for sure now.

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xmasbaby0

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@shidaefletcher1

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 how you want to receive your refund AFTER you file and the return has been accepted.

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 or closed

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

If your refund is sent back to the IRS—- make certain that the address you entered on your Form 1040 is correct. And…open all mail, even if it looks like junk mail.

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**