Can’t enter direct deposit info because of no refu… March 26, 2020 1:16 PM I’m trying to file my 2019 tax return online with no income (except for some interest earned). I have not filed yet. Even though I didn’t make enough money, I’d like to submit the return to get the stimulus check direct-deposited.
When does the IRS direct deposit your 2019 tax return?
The government will use 2019 tax returns to set the payment amounts and 2018 tax returns if 2019 isn’t available.” Ref: WSJ 3/26/2020 So if you have not filed a 2019 tax return and you filed a 2018 tax return with direct deposit information the IRS will direct deposit your stimulus check March 26, 2020 2:33 PM That’s the problem.
When does the IRS direct deposit your stimulus check?
So if you have not filed a 2019 tax return and you filed a 2018 tax return with direct deposit information the IRS will direct deposit your stimulus check March 26, 2020 2:33 PM That’s the problem. I did not file the 2018 return at all as I mentioned above
Can you enter banking information if you don’t have a refund?
You won’t be able to enter your banking information if you don’t owe any tax nor are due a refund. And even if the program allowed you to enter the information, it would not be transferred to the IRS. March 26, 2020 1:37 PM Thanks. Is this situation only with how Turbo Tax operates or with any other IRS partner?
Are there people who don’t usually get a tax refund?
Stimulus payments have already been delivered to 130 million Americans who qualify. Some people who file taxes don’t usually get a tax refund and therefore haven’t given the IRS direct-deposit information in the past.
Can a tax refund be deposited into TurboTax?
March 26, 2020 1:58 PM TurboTax is not unique in that it will not allow you to enter banking information if you do not have a refund to deposit or want to pay your tax liability by bank withdrawal when you file your tax return. March 26, 2020 2:16 PM