IRS Refund – Direct Deposit your Refund, Read Here

February 18, 2014
Written by: Fresh Start Tax

 

Direct Deposit Your Refund

The fact is almost 84 million taxpayers chose direct deposit in 2013.

Here are four good reasons to choose direct deposit:

1. Very Convenient.

With direct deposit, your refund goes directly into your bank account.

There’s no need to make a trip to the bank to deposit a check.

2. Security.

Since your refund goes directly into your account, there’s no risk of your refund check being stolen or lost in the mail.

3. Easy.

Choosing direct deposit is easy.

When you do your taxes, just follow the instructions in the tax software or with your tax forms.

Be sure to enter the correct bank account and routing number.

4. Options.

You can split your refund among up to three financial accounts.

Checking, savings and certain retirement, health and education accounts may qualify.

Use IRS Form 8888, Allocation of Refund (Including Savings Bond Purchases), to split your refund. Don’t use Form 8888 to designate part of your refund to pay your tax preparer.

You should deposit your refund directly into accounts that are in your own name, your spouse’s name or both.

Don’t deposit it in accounts owned by others. Some banks require both spouses’ names on the account to deposit a tax refund from a joint return.

Check with your bank for their direct deposit requirements.

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