I put wrong bank account number on my tax return. Help!

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  • February 8, 2016 at 8:22 pm #4134241
    Mmurphy

      So I’m a first time filer and I realized after my taxes were excepted that I put the wrong bank account number on my tax return. As soon as I realized I called the IRS and they said that once my return was approved they would try to deposit And it would be returned by my bank then the nice IRS lady told me to call the identification verification line. That was on February 1 the man at the identification line told me he couldn’t help me. I have no bars no tax topic. So I called again today they verified my identity they said it was clear but now they don’t know how long it will take to get my paper check because my direct deposit information is bad. Has anyone ever heard of this or accidentally put the wrong information. Or maybe has anyone asked for a paper check? Do you know how long it’s going to take? I’m only 18 this is my first job it’s very nerve-racking any advice will help thank you

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      • February 16, 2016 at 9:45 pm #4140890
        Cindy

          I did the same thing bank verified no other acct in the numbers i entered irs said once sent back should get check in 2weeks

        • February 8, 2016 at 10:36 pm #4134335
          Audrey

            Are you having fees taken out? I put the wrong account once & we had fees taken out to pay for our efiling through turbo tax. In that case the IRS sends it to a bank called SBBT first, so I called them & corrected my bank info, then they sent me my refund to the correct account. If you’re not having fees taken out, I’d have no clue what to do in that case!

          • February 8, 2016 at 8:43 pm #4134260
            Mmurphy

              Accepted1919

              I have a question for you, did the website let you know when your check was on its way?

            • February 8, 2016 at 8:40 pm #4134256
              accepted1919

                I had this happened to me once, I put down the wrong routing number and they sent me a paper check in the mail took few weeks longer because the bank had to reject it first. I would suggest calling your bank and letting them know that you put down the wrong account number and the amount that the IRS was suppose to deposit it and maybe they can verify that isn’t someones account. Hopefully it doesn’t go into someones bank account. good luck to you

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