Taxpayers who did not have direct deposit information on record with the IRS can now enter or change that info on the IRS website Get My Payment tool. The additional changes will help millions of additional taxpayers with new or expanded information and access to adding direct deposit information.

Can you set up direct deposit for stimulus?

You’ll need to provide your social security number, birthday, street address, and zip code. The IRS will then tell you if you qualify for a stimulus payment, and you’ll be prompted for direct deposit information if they don’t already have it on file.

Can I still enter my direct deposit with IRS?

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. Be sure to double check your entry to avoid errors.

How can I get a direct deposit on my tax return?

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. Be sure to double check your entry to avoid errors. Direct deposit also saves you money.

How do I change my direct deposit account number?

The IRS uses the account information on the current return only, so you can change the account number every time you file. Call the IRS at 800-829-1040 if you discover you entered incorrect account information on your tax return.

Can You update your direct deposit on the IRS website?

Due to fraud, the IRS is NOT allowing taxpayers to update their direct deposit information on file over the phone and they not currently provided an option to do so online. Perhaps that will change in the future but I would wait until there is an official notice from the IRS before spending an hour+ on hold.

Why is my direct deposit not going into the correct account?

The tax prep company said customers who checked the status of their payments using the IRS’ “Get My Payment” tool may have noticed an incorrect account number for the deposit. FOX59 has received several messages from viewers who said it appeared their money didn’t go into the correct account.