The following requirements apply to both direct deposit and electronic funds withdrawal:
Use the sample image as a guide; enter your own information exactly as it appears on your own check or bank records. Do not enter the information from the sample check below.
On line 83a , mark an X in the box for the type of account.
On line 83b , enter your bank’s 9-digit routing number (refer to your check or contact your bank). The first two digits always begin with 01 through 12, or 21 through 32. On the sample check below, the routing number is 111111111 .
Note: If your check states that it is payable through a bank different from the one where you have your checking account, do not use the routing number on that check. Instead, contact your bank for the correct routing number to enter on line 83b.
On line 83c , enter your account number.
If you marked personal or business checking on line 83a, enter the account number shown on your checks.
If you marked personal or business savings on line 83a, enter your savings account number from a preprinted savings account deposit slip, your passbook or other bank records, or from your bank.
The account number can be up to 17 characters (both numbers and letters). Include hyphens (-) but omit spaces and special symbols. Enter the number from left to right. On the sample check below, the account number is 9999999999 .
Notes:
The routing and account numbers may appear in different places on your check.
Before you file, contact your bank if you need to verify routing and account numbers or confirm that it will accept your direct deposit or process your electronic funds withdrawal.
If you encounter any problem with direct deposit to, or electronic withdrawal from, your account, call 518-457-5181. Allow six to eight weeks for processing your return.