Question about 8453-OL form?

Question

for the part 2, 6c, which says;

I authorize the U.S. Treasury and its designated Financial Agent to initiate an ACH electronic funds withdrawal entry to the financial institution account indicated in the tax preparation software for mayment of my federal taxes owed on this tax return and/or a payment of estimated tax. I further understand that this authorization may apply to future federal tax payments that I direct to be debited through the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System. In order for me to initiate future payments, I request that the IRS send me a personal identification number (PIN) to access EFTPS. This authorization is to remain in full force and effect until I notify the U.S. Treasury Financial Agent at 1-888-353-4537 no later than 2 business days prior to the payment (settlement) date. I also authorize the financial institutions involved in the processing of the electronic payment of taxes to receive confide~ bla bla bla....

Do I have to check the box??

Answer 1

What box, if you authorize your refund to be deposited into a checking account then yes check the box.

Answer 2

No you don't have to.  If you have a refund coming, don't worry about it.  If you owe money, and want it directly taken from your bank account, then yes, check it - but you can mail them a check instead.

Answer 3

yes,or you will not get your direct deposit,unless you want a check instead,then don't check the box.