The Texas 74 221 form is a document used by taxpayers in Texas to authorize direct deposit for their tax refund payments. This form facilitates the electronic transfer of funds from the State of Texas to the taxpayer's chosen financial institution. By completing this form, taxpayers can ensure a smooth and efficient process for receiving their refunds.
The Texas 74-221 form is an essential document for taxpayers in Texas who wish to receive their tax refunds via direct deposit. This form allows individuals and businesses to authorize the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts to deposit their tax refund payments directly into their bank accounts. It requires key information, such as the taxpayer's 11-digit Texas taxpayer number, mailing address, and contact details. Taxpayers must also specify the type of tax refund they are claiming by marking the appropriate boxes. The form includes sections for new account information, changes to existing accounts, and even cancellations. It is crucial to provide accurate banking details, including the routing number and account number, to ensure a smooth transaction. Additionally, if the payments are to be sent to a financial institution outside the United States, specific verification steps must be followed. Completing the 74-221 form correctly helps taxpayers avoid delays and ensures that they receive their refunds in a timely manner.
74-221 (Rev.9-15/12)
Tax Refund Direct Deposit Authorization
This form may be used by taxpayers receiving tax refund payments from the State of Texas.
Taxpayer Information
Enter your 11-digit Texas taxpayer number
1
SECTION
Mailing address
City
Business name
*7422100W091512*
* 7 4 2 2 1 0 0 W 0 9 1 5 1 2 *
For Comptroller’s use only
Business phone (Area code and number)
ext.
State
ZIP code
Tax Type (Required)
SECTION 2
Place an X beside the appropriate tax type(s).
Cigarette/Tobacco (T88)
Crude Oil (T36)
Diesel/Motor Fuel Claim (T00)
Diesel/Motor Fuel Tax (T90)
Franchise (T13)
Hotel (T75)
IFTA (T56)
Insurance Maintenance (T72)
Insurance Premium (T71)
CNG / LNG (T90)
Mixed Beverage Sales (T63)
Mixed Beverage Gross Receipts (T73)
Motor Vehicle Rental (T15)
Motor Vehicle Sales (T00)
Natural Gas (T37)
Sales (T26)
Seller Finance (T70)
Other:
Transaction Type
SECTION 3
New setup (Sections.1,.2,.3,.4,.6.and.7)
Change inancial institution (Sections.1,.2,.3,.4,.5,.6.and.7) Change account number (Sections.1,.2,.3,.4,.5,.6.and.7)
Change account type (Sections.1,.2,.3,.4,.5,.6.and.7) Cancellation (Sections.1,.2,.3.and.7)
New Account Information (Setups and Changes) (Completion.by.inancial.institution.is.recommended.)
SECTION 4
Financial institution name
Routing transit number (9 digits)
Financial representative name (optional)
Financial representative signature (optional)
Customer account number (maximum.17.characters)
Type of account
Checking
Savings
Title (optional)
Phone number (optional)
Date (optional)
Existing Account Information (Changes Only)
5
SEC
International Payments Veriication (Mandatory)
6
Please note: Your direct deposit will not be set up if box is not checked.
Will these payments be forwarded to a inancial institution outside the United States?
YES
. If."YES,".also.complete.the.ACH.(Direct.Deposit).Payment.Destination.Conirmation.(Form.74-227).
NO
Authorization for Setup, Changes or Cancellation (Required)
SECTION 7
I authorize the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts to deposit my payments from the state of Texas to my inancial institution electronically. I understand that the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts will reverse any payments made to my account in error.
I further understand that the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts will comply at all times with the National Automated Clearing House Association's rules. (For.further.information.on.these.rules,.please.contact.your.inancial.institution.)
Authorized signature
Printed name
Date
Form Return Information
SECTION 8
Please return your completed form via mail or FAX to:
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
Help line: 512-936-8138
Fiscal Management – Direct Deposit Program
FAX: 512-475-5424
P.O. Box 13528
Austin, TX 78711-3528
Form 74-221 (Back)(Rev.9-15/12)
Instructions for Tax Refund Direct Deposit Authorization
You have certain rights.under.Chapters.552.and.559,.Government.Code,.to.review,.request.and.correct.information.we.have.on. file.about.you..To.request.information.for.review.or.to.request.error.correction,.use.the.contact.information.on.this.form.
Section 1: Taxpayer Information
Enter Texas taxpayer number, business phone, business/payee name and enter payee contact information.
Section 2: Tax Type
Place an "X" in the appropriate box(s) to indicate type of tax refund.
Section 3: Transaction Type
Select the appropriate type of direct deposit transaction.
Section 4: New Account Information (Needed for setups and changes)
Completion by financial institution is recommended.
Important: Your direct deposit account information may be different from what is printed on your checks. It is recommended that you contact your financial institution to confirm your direct deposit account information.
Prenote Test:
A prenote test will be sent to your financial institution for the account information provided. The prenote test is for a period of six banking days, and it is to verify your account information. If no further action is required by your financial institution, your direct deposit information will become effective when the six banking day prenote time frame has expired.
Section 5: Existing Account Information (Needed for changes to existing account information)
When requesting a change to your existing direct deposit account information, you must complete Section 5 with the existing account information for verification purposes. This measure will help the paying state agency verify accuracy of the requested change.
Any change to banking information begins a prenote test period. See explanation in Section 4, above.
Section 6: International Payments Veriication
Check "YES" or "NO" to indicate if direct deposit payments to the account information designated in
Section 3 of this form will be forwarded to a financial institution outside the United States.
If "YES," also complete the ACH (Direct Deposit) Payment Destination Confirmation (Form 74-227).
Section 7: Authorization for Setup, Changes or Cancellation
Must be completed in its entirety, and no alterations to the authorization language will be accepted.
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