In error put the wrong account number to deposit what happens to that refund

[470pitt]

I have Never done this before but in error I put the wrong account number for direct deposit what happens to the refund when it goes to the bank.

[Just-Lisa-Now-]

Assuming the acct number you input doesn't belong to someone else's real account, the bank will bounce it back to IRS, who will then issue a refund check and mail it to the address on the return.

[470pitt]

But what if the account is someone elses

[PATAX · Accepted solution]

Lisa is right... Furthermore you may also want to call the bank, it doesn't hurt does it?

[Just-Lisa-Now-]

Your client may want to contact
the bank and let them know what happened. The routing number was correct?

[470pitt]

Yes and I know whose account number I used

[PATAX]

Lisa take a look at that... we entered the exact same thing at the same time ,my post coming in at seven seconds before yours... isn't that amazing?