Texas Form 74-221 at a glance
What it is: Tax Refund Direct Deposit Authorization: this form may be used by taxpayers receiving tax refund payments from the State of Texas.
Who signs: Sign on the Authorized signature line, then add the Printed name and Date.
A filled-in Texas Form 74-221 example: a business sets up direct deposit for its sales tax refund
How to fill out Texas Form 74-221, box by box
Taxpayer Information
Enter your 11-digit Texas taxpayer number and Business phone (Area code and number), the business/payee name and enter payee contact information.
Tax Type
Section 2, Tax Type: place an X beside the appropriate tax type(s) to indicate type of tax refund.
Transaction Type
Select the appropriate type of direct deposit transaction: New setup (Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 and 7), Change financial institution (Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7) or Change account number (Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7).
New Account Information
Section 4, New Account Information (Setups and Changes): enter the Financial institution name, City, State, Routing transit number (9 digits), Customer account number (maximum 17 characters) and Type of account, Checking or Savings; completion by financial institution is recommended.
The Financial representative name, Title, signature, Phone number and Date are optional.
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.
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, 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.
Existing Account Information
Existing Account Information (Changes Only): when requesting a change to your existing direct deposit account information, you must complete Section 5 with the existing account information for verification purposes. Enter the Routing transit number (9 digits) and Customer account number (maximum 17 characters) of the existing account, and its Type of account, Checking or Savings.
Any change to banking information begins a prenote test period.
Authorization for Setup, Changes or Cancellation
Sign on the Authorized signature line, then add the Printed name and Date.
Authorization for Setup, Changes or Cancellation (Required): you authorize the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts to deposit your payments from the state of Texas electronically. The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts will reverse any payments made to your account in error.
Section 7 must be completed in its entirety, and no alterations to the authorization language will be accepted.
More rules for Texas Form 74-221
To request information for review or to request error correction, use the contact information on this form.
Help line: 512-936-8138 FAX: 512-475-5424.
Your direct deposit will not be set up if box is not checked. Check YES or NO: will these payments be forwarded to a financial institution outside the United States?
If your situation is different
Payments forwarded outside the United States
If YES, also complete the ACH (Direct Deposit) Payment Destination Confirmation (Form 74-227).
Common questions about Texas Form 74-221
Where do I file it?
Please return your completed form via mail or FAX to the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, Fiscal Management - Direct Deposit Program, P.O. Box 13528, Austin, TX 78711-3528.
Sources
[1] Form 74-221 (Rev.9-15/12), Tax Refund Direct Deposit Authorization, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (the Official source link on this page).