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Wrong account or routing number

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February 22, 2022
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I e-filed my taxes, and both state and federal were accepted. Once I received the email stating they were approved and accepted, I noticed that the last few digits that are shown for the account/routing number that I gave, I realized that I made a typo and forgot one single number for my bank information. Should I amend my taxes, or let the IRS mail my taxes?

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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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