For security reasons, we cannot modify the routing number, account number, or the type of account from what was entered when you filed your return. If the account is closed, the bank will reject the refund. Once we receive the refund back from the bank, the Comptroller's Office will issue a paper check and mail it to you. Show
The average direct deposit tax refund was close to $3,000 last tax season, and with tax season well underway, it’s no surprise that the most common tax season-related question we’re now hearing is: The time it takes the IRS to process your tax refund is based on how you chose to file your tax return – either e-file or by mail. You could experience delays in receiving your tax refund if your return: Will I see a date right away when I check the status in “Where’s My Refund”? The IRS Where’s My Refund? tool will not give you a date until your tax return is received, processed, and your tax refund is approved by the IRS. It’s been longer than 21 days since the IRS has received my tax return, and I have not received my tax refund. What’s happening? Some tax returns take longer than others to process depending on your tax situation. Some of the reasons it may take longer include incomplete information, an error, or the IRS may need to review it further. I requested my money be automatically deposited into my bank account, but I was mailed a check. What happened? The IRS is limiting the number of direct deposits that go into a single bank account or prepaid debit card to three tax refunds per year. Your limit may have been exceeded. In addition, for a small number of returns, the IRS decides there may be indications that the bank account on the return is suspicious and they may decide to issue a check instead. Lisa has over 20 years of experience in tax preparation. Her success is attributed to being able to interpret tax laws and help clients better understand them. She has held positions as a public auditor, controller, and operations manager. Lisa has appeared on the Steve Harvey Show, the Ellen Show, and major news broadcast to break down tax laws and help taxpayers understand what tax laws mean to them. For Lisa, getting timely and accurate information out to taxpayers to help them keep more of their money is paramount. More from Lisa Greene-Lewis Follow Lisa Greene-Lewis on Twitter. Browse Related ArticlesWhat To Expect When You’re Expecting…a Tax RefundWhere’s My Tax Refund?: IRS Has $153 Million in …Where’s My Tax Refund?Facts About the PATH Act and Tax RefundsFind Out When Your Tax Refund Will Be SentIRS Updates “Where’s My Refund?”Where’s my refund?IRS Opens E-file on January 23: Get A Jump on Your Tax …4 Steps from E-file to your Tax Refund! |