You can use your tax software to do it electronically. Or, use IRS’ Form 8888, Allocation of Refund (PDF) (including Savings Bond Purchases) if you file a paper return. Just follow the instructions on the form. If you want IRS to deposit your refund into just one account, use the direct deposit line on your tax form.

How much does it cost to deposit a tax refund check?

Direct deposit also saves you money. It costs the nation’s taxpayers more than $1 for every paper refund check issued, but only a dime for each direct deposit made. The federal tax refund is often the largest single check many people receive.

Which is better direct deposit or paper refund?

Whether you file electronically or on paper, direct deposit gives you access to your refund faster than a paper check. Direct deposit also avoids the possibility that your check could be lost or stolen or returned to IRS as undeliverable. Where’s My Refund?

Can a refund be deposited into another account?

You should not request a deposit of your refund into an account that’s not in your own name. The IRS handles account or routing number errors the same for both split refunds and regular direct deposits.

How many accounts can I deposit my tax refund into?

The IRS program is called direct deposit. You can use it to deposit your refund into one, two or even three accounts. Eight out of 10 taxpayers get their refunds by using Direct Deposit. It is simple, safe and secure.

Is the direct deposit refund covered by the CFIF?

Paper refunds are covered by the Check Forgery Insurance Fund (CFIF). The CFIF is a fund that settles non-receipt claims. Refunds issued via direct deposit are not covered by the government’s CFIF.

When to tell the IRS you want direct deposit?

Or, tell your tax preparer you want direct deposit. You can even use direct deposit if you are one of the few people still filing by paper. Be sure to double check your entry to avoid errors. Direct deposit also saves you money.

How can I track my federal tax refund?

You can track your refund using our Where’s My Refund? tool. Direct deposit is easy to use. Just select it as your refund method through your tax software and type in the account number and routing number. Or, tell your tax preparer you want direct deposit. You can even use direct deposit if you are one of the few people still filing by paper.

How long does it take to deposit tax refund?

If you had no TurboTax fees, then the deposit involves only the IRS and your bank. First view or print your return and look at the deposit information to be sure the account and routing numbers were correct. The IRS says wait up to 5 days before contacting your bank due to variations in different bank processing times/procedures.

What happens if I deposit my tax refund into the wrong account?

In most cases, a bank account will reject a direct deposit that doesn’t match the name on the account. In that case, the money could be sent back to the IRS and you’d likely be issued a refund in the form of a paper check.

What to do when you get your tax refund in the mail?

Make sure the account is in your name. Make sure that your account allows for unexpected deposits. Confirm that the check dollar amount matches the IRS where’s my refund website, and what date the IRS mailed it (vs when you received it).

Where does an undelivered tax refund check go?

Undelivered Federal Tax Refund Checks Refund checks are mailed to your last known address. If you move without notifying the IRS or the U.S. Postal Service (USPS), your refund check may be returned to the IRS.

Where does my federal tax refund go if I move?

Refund checks are mailed to your last known address. If you move without notifying the IRS or the U.S. Postal Service (USPS), your refund check may be returned to the IRS. If you were expecting a federal tax refund and did not receive it, check the IRS’ Where’s My Refund page.

What to do if you do not get a refund from the IRS?

If you were expecting a federal tax refund and did not receive it, check the IRS’ Where’s My Refund page. You’ll need to enter your Social Security number, filing status, and the exact whole dollar amount of your refund.

What happens if you send the IRS a direct deposit?

In this case, the IRS will send you a paper check for the entire refund instead of a direct deposit. 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.

What to do if your refund is sent to the wrong bank account?

What to Do If Your Refund Is Sent to the Wrong Bank Account. If the numbers indicated on your tax return are correct but you did not receive your direct deposit, call the IRS and ask them to initiate a refund trace to recover your money.

Where can I find the federal tax refund schedule?

The federal IRS refund schedule table below is only for electronically filed returns (e-file) done thorough online tax software providers and assumes your tax return was in order. I.e accepted by the IRS via the WMR tool and status is equal to “Return Received”.