- Head to your TurboTax home and click "File" from the left menu to get started.
- Scroll down to "Step 2: Your tax payment info" and hit "Continue" to move forward.
- Select "Direct debit from my bank account" as your payment method.
- Click "Continue" to move to the next step.
- Enter your updated routing number in the empty bar provided for "Routing number".
- Double check the routing number then confirm to save your changes and continue.
How to Change Routing Number in TurboTax
Try this guided demo to learn how to change your routing number in TurboTax.
📌 Why this matters
Updating your routing number ensures your tax refund lands in the right account, especially if you've switched banks or opened a new checking account since last year's filing. Beyond the obvious benefit of receiving your money, having accurate banking information prevents refund delays that can push processing times from weeks to months. The IRS can't easily redirect funds once they're sent to an incorrect account, meaning you'd face additional paperwork and waiting periods to resolve the issue through traditional channels.
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