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If you already transmitted your returns and they have been accepted, you cannot change how you receive your refund.

 

As long as you haven't filed yet (or you e-filed, but got rejected), you can change your refund method.

 

How do I change my refund method?

 

  1. Open your return in TurboTax.
  2. Go to the File section in the left menu.
  3. Next to Step 2: Your refund info select Revisit.
  4. Choose your desired refund method and select Continue.

Unfortunately, once your e-filed return has been accepted or you already mailed it, it's too late to change your refund.

 

There's one exception: if you chose to apply this year's refund to next year's taxes, you can request a check refund instead.

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bluedeb
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Employee
February 11, 2020

If you already transmitted your returns and they have been accepted, you cannot change how you receive your refund.

 

As long as you haven't filed yet (or you e-filed, but got rejected), you can change your refund method.

 

How do I change my refund method?

 

  1. Open your return in TurboTax.
  2. Go to the File section in the left menu.
  3. Next to Step 2: Your refund info select Revisit.
  4. Choose your desired refund method and select Continue.

Unfortunately, once your e-filed return has been accepted or you already mailed it, it's too late to change your refund.

 

There's one exception: if you chose to apply this year's refund to next year's taxes, you can request a check refund instead.

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February 16, 2022

How do I change my Refund method

February 16, 2022

@Lala_44

 

If you have already filed, you will not be able to change your refund method. For instructions to do this, please see this Help Article for further assistance.  

 

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February 16, 2022

What if u don't have the file option on the left hand side