Understanding your CP32A notice

After you call us, you should receive the replacement check within 30 days.

When filing your tax return, complete the requested banking information in the "Refund" section of your tax form if you want to direct deposit the entire amount into one account. If you want to deposit into more than one account, you must file Form 8888, Allocation of Refund (Including Savings Bond Purchases) PDF, with your return.

Refund checks are mailed only to the address of record, which is the address provided on the tax return or the result of a permanent address change request submitted after the return is filed. Learn more about address changes.

A refund check is mailed to the address of record, which is the address provided on the tax return or the result of a permanent address change request submitted after the return is filed. We will send one refund check listing both you and your spouse's names. If you wish to have the refund split and issued in two checks, you must return the uncashed refund check and a copy of your divorce decree showing how the refund is to be allocated.