Department of Revenue Filing Tip – Direct Deposits

The Department of Revenue can deposit refunds directly into taxpayer’s checking or savings accounts at most banks and credit unions.  Direct deposit saves both the department and the taxpayer time and money! 

In the month of February, 1500 requests for direct deposit of Oregon tax refunds were rejected by banking institutions.  Fifteen-hundred Oregon taxpayers had to wait an additional 7 to 10 days to receive their refunds.  After the funds were returned to the department, paper checks were mailed to the taxpayers at the addresses shown on their returns.  Also, please don’t assume that just because the number was on last year’s return that it is correct.  Please double-check those routing and account numbers before filing!  

Please follow these guidelines when direct depositing:

1. Contact the bank.  Make sure the deposit will be accepted.  Get the correct routing and account numbers.  These numbers are also located at the bottom of checks and deposit slips.

2. Check the correct box.  We can deposit it into the checking or savings account, but not both.

3. Enter the routing number.  It’s nine-digits and must begin with 01 through 12, 21 through 32, or 61 through 72.

4. Enter the account number.  This number can be up to 17 characters (both numbers and letters).  Don’t enter hyphens, spaces, or special symbols.  Enter the number left to right.  Leave any unused boxes blank.

Steve Purkeypile

Personal Income Tax Policy

Oregon Department of Revenue