IRS Changed My Direct Deposit to Paper Check - Mailing March 10, Must Wait Until April 7 to Follow Up

The Where's My Refund (WMR) tool shows your tax return has completed all three processing stages - Return Received, Refund Approved, and Refund Sent - but with an important change in delivery method. Despite providing direct deposit information, the IRS has opted to mail your refund as a paper check, scheduled for March 10, 2023. This conversion from direct deposit to paper check is a common security measure the IRS implements when they encounter certain verification flags. Several factors could trigger this switch: - Identity verification requirements - Bank account validation issues - Multiple refunds directed to the same bank account - Anti-fraud protection measures The system clearly states a waiting period until April 7, 2023 (approximately 4 weeks after the scheduled mailing date) before you can take further action. This timeframe accounts for standard USPS delivery times and potential processing delays. The IRS specifically notes they cannot assist with tracking or reissuing the check until after this date. All progress bars being filled indicates your return has been fully processed - the only pending action is the physical delivery of your check through the mail system.

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same thing happened to me last year! got my check about 2 weeks after the mail date

the irs is such a clown show fr fr 🤡

make sure u update your address on USPS website if you moved recently. learned that the hard way last year

I verified my identity last month and same thing happened. Check came right on schedule tho

This is actually pretty common - happened to me two years ago. The IRS switched my DD to check even though my bank info was perfect. Turned out they flagged my return for routine verification. The frustrating part is you really can't do anything until after that April 7 deadline they gave you. I know it sucks waiting an extra month, but the check usually arrives pretty close to the date they give you. Just keep an eye on your mailbox around March 10th and maybe a few days after. At least your return is fully processed so there's no issue with the refund itself, just the delivery method.