What happens if my tax refund is deposited into the wrong account?

The IRS will issue a paper check for the amount of that deposit once it is received. You incorrectly enter an account or routing number that belongs to someone else and your designated financial institution accepts the deposit. You must work directly with the respective financial institution to recover your funds.

How do I correct an incorrect bank account number on my tax return?

You will have to submit a refund re-issue request in your Income-tax Department’s website login and update your Correct or New bank Account Number. 5) Select Assessment Year >> Enter CPC Communication Reference Number (refer intimation 143(1) notice from Income-tax Department) and Refund Sequence Number.

Can I get my tax return deposited into someone else’s account?

You can direct your refund to any of your checking or savings accounts; you cannot direct your refund to someone else’s account (except for your spouse’s account, if this is a joint refund).

What do I do if I get someone else’s tax refund?

While the IRS has no rule that says a refund cannot be deposited into an account without your name on it, most banks have fraud prevention measures in place that will not allow this. If your refund went into another person’s account and the bank did not reject it you will have to work directly with the bank.

How can I change my bank information on my tax refund?

If you want to change your bank account or routing number for a tax refund, call the IRS at 800-829-1040.

How do I change my bank details for my tax refund?

If you wish to change the Bank Account Number for Refund failure case, then login in the Income Tax e-Filing website and go to ‘My Account’ → ‘Refund re-issue request’. Select the mode through which you wish to receive the refund- ECS or Cheque. Enter the new Bank Account Number and provide address details.

Can I use my girlfriends bank account for direct deposit?

Yes, it is legal to make deposits into another person’s bank account.

Can tax refund be deposited into someone else’s account?

You can ask IRS to direct deposit your refund into just one account, or into two or three different accounts. Remember: You can direct your refund to any of your checking or savings accounts, but you cannot direct your refund to someone else’s account, except for your spouse’s account, if this is a joint refund.

Who do I call if my tax refund is wrong?

(800) 829-1040
The main IRS toll-free number is (800) 829-1040 or (800) 829-4059 (TDD) for the hearing impaired. You also can call or visit your local Taxpayer Assistance Center. The IRS website has an interactive locator page to help you find the nearest one.

Can I change my direct deposit for my tax return?

If the IRS has accepted your return already, you won’t be able to change your bank and routing number for your tax refund without contacting the IRS directly. If you want to change your bank account or routing number for a tax refund, call the IRS at 800-829-1040.

Can I change my IRS refund direct deposit?

If the IRS accepts your tax return and is unable to direct deposit your refund, then the IRS will mail your refund check to the address listed on your tax return. There’s no way to change your bank information once the IRS has accepted your e-filed tax return.

Can I change my direct deposit for my tax refund?