Deposit your Tax Refund

Follow these three easy steps

College savings can add up in a hurry when you deposit this year’s tax refund into your Bright Directions account.

If you want your federal tax refund divided into several accounts, use IRS Form 8888.

  1. Enter routing number 104910795.

  2. Check the Savings box.

  3. Enter 529 followed by your nine-digit Bright Directions account number.

Federal Form

Federal Form 1040 showing where the routing number, account number, and savings selection appear in the direct deposit section

Illinois State Form

Illinois Form IL-1040 showing where the routing number, account number, and savings selection appear in the direct deposit section

For additional tax forms and tax-related information, visit the Tax Center.

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