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What if the IRS has the wrong direct deposit information?

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Henry Morales

Published Feb 23, 2026

You incorrectly enter an account or routing number and the number passes the validation check, but your designated financial institution rejects and returns the deposit to the IRS. The IRS will issue a paper check for the amount of that deposit once it is received.

What if I entered the wrong bank information TurboTax?

If you entered the wrong banking information, the bank will reject the deposit. The IRS will then mail you a check to the address on your tax return.

What happens if I entered the wrong bank account number on my tax return?

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.

Is it too late to change bank account in TurboTax?

Once your e-filed return has been accepted, it’s too late to update your bank account or change your payment method in TurboTax. Instead, call the IRS e-file Payment Services right away at 1-888-353-4537 – they’re open 24/7.

What if I entered the wrong account for direct Deb?

What if I entered the wrong account for direct debit, or my account has insufficient funds? If you haven’t e-filed your return yet (or your return is in Rejected status), you can revisit the File section in TurboTax to either correct your account information or choose a different tax payment method.

What happens if I withdraw money from wrong bank account?

If an electronic withdrawal is rejected, the IRS will contact you about the missing tax payment if you don’t contact them first. Correcting Your Bank Account Numbers If you discover the problem soon after you electronically file or paper file your tax return, use one of the IRS hotlines to contact the service.