Use direct deposit and:

• Receive your refund in your bank account more quickly
• Minimize the risk of losing or misplacing a paper check
• Eliminate the need to deposit a paper check at the bank

For direct deposit:

1. Enter your bank's nine-digit routing number on the return you are filing. See the sample check below to locate your checking account routing number. Your bank can provide your savings account routing number.
2. Enter your bank account number on the return you are filing. See the sample check below to locate your checking account number (up to 17 characters). Do not include your check number. Your savings account number is available on your preprinted deposit slips, your passbook, or other bank records.

Sample check