[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":7},["ShallowReactive",2],{"faq-standard-12496":3},{"rec_id":4,"title":5,"text":6},"12496","What is a valid reason for getting my federal refund mailed to me on a paper check instead of using direct deposit?","Generally, the IRS wants to send refunds electronically. Paper check exceptions are uncommon and only allowed in limited situations.\n\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\nA paper check might be allowed in the following situations:\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>When a taxpayer doesn't have access to a bank or electronic payment systems.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>In an emergency where an electronic payment would cause undue hardship.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>For national security or law enforcement reasons.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Other rare cases approved by the Secretary of the Treasury.\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\nIf you choose to receive your refund in a paper check through the mail, the IRS will send you Notice CP53E requesting direct deposit information or a valid reason for why you should receive a paper check in the mail. The notice will also let you know that your refund will be held for 6 weeks. You must respond to this notice within 30 days of receiving it in the mail. Once the IRS hears back from you with either your direct deposit information or with a valid exception reason for why you need a paper check through the mail, the IRS will issue your refund as requested by you. If the IRS doesn't hear from you within 30 days, the IRS will hold your refund for 6 weeks and then send it through the mail on a paper check.\n\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\nIf you don't want to wait 6 weeks or more for a paper check refund, we recommend you choose another option to get your refund much quicker.",1777391524072]