When you file your return and have a refund, you can elect to receive your refund by mailed check or direct deposit.
Mailed Check- The check will be sent to the mailing address listed on the return. If you no longer live at the same address, update your mailing address with the IRS at https://www.irs.gov/faqs/irs-procedures/address-changes/address-changes.
Each state will have their own link/process to update the mailing address.
Direct Deposit- The taxpayer can have the refund directly deposited into their account.
If the File N Go option is selected, the refund is first sent to the third-party bank to have the program and convenience fees deducted before it is forwarded to the taxpayer's bank.
If the IRS/State or third-party bank cannot send the refund to the account listed on the return, they will attempt to mail a check. Any questions about the refund will need to be addressed by the issuer (IRS/State/Civista Bank). TaxSlayer will not have any information regarding the refund once the return has been accepted.
Once a return is filed and accepted, the banking information cannot be changed.
How do I know if I will get Direct Deposit or Mailed check?
Once your return is accepted, you can look on the PDF of the accepted return to see the routing and account number. If there is no numbers listed, you will be getting your refund by mailed check.