IRS changed my direct deposit to paper check - anyone else experience this?
I selected direct deposit when I filed my taxes but my WMR just updated saying they're mailing me a check instead. My bank info was correct and everything. Anyone know why this would happen? Really frustrated since this will delay things even more.
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Darren Brooks
This usually happens when there's a verification issue with your bank account info or if you've exceeded the maximum number of direct deposits allowed to one account in a tax year (3 refunds max). The IRS automatically converts it to a paper check for security reasons. You should receive it within 5-7 business days after the scheduled date.
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Cynthia Love
•omg thank you! That makes sense - my roommate and I both used the same account for our refunds, maybe that triggered it?
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Darren Brooks
•Yep that's probably it! The 3-refund limit is per account, not per person. Its a fraud prevention measure.
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Rosie Harper
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Elliott luviBorBatman
•Does it actually work? Sounds too good to be true tbh 🤔
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Rosie Harper
•It's legit! It explained exactly why my refund got switched to a check and even predicted the mail date accurately. Best dollar I ever spent fr fr 💯
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Demi Hall
same thing happened to me last month,,, took about 8 days to get the check in the mail. so annoying 🙄
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Mateusius Townsend
Make sure ur address is correct on the return! I had this happen and my check got sent back cuz my apt number was missing ðŸ˜
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Cynthia Love
•just double checked and my address looks good but thanks for the heads up!
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Kara Yoshida
Not to be that guy but at least ur getting yours... been waiting 9 months for mine lol
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Philip Cowan
•fr fr the struggle is real 😩
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Caesar Grant
could be worse... atleast they didn't lose it completely like they did with mine last year 🤡
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