Why does the bank account info on Form 1040 show all X?
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An individual tax return that contains no bank info for direct deposit will show the letter X printing in the bank account fields. The IRS does not want these fields blank so has requested that each be filled with the letter X.
Additional Information:
IRS: Publication 1345, Handbook for Authorized e-file Providers of Individual Income Tax Returns