IRS makes major change in how you will get your tax refund

IRS makes major change in how you will get your tax refund

The change comes as part of an overall shift by the federal government.

Federal Tax News for Individuals

1. Don’t wait till the last minute  If you requested an extension to file your tax return after the April 15, 2025, due date, the extended deadline is Wednesday, Oct. 15. If you have the information you need, you may want to file now. There’s no advantage to waiting, and last-minute filing may lead to worry. If you’re concerned about paying any tax owed, the IRS offers short- and long-interest until the balance is paid. As soon as possible, gath…

The IRS Is Ending Paper Checks for Tax Refunds

IRS is ending paper tax refund checks for most. Expect direct deposit or other electronic methods. Learn how this shift affects you.

Refunds go paperless; IRS to phase out paper tax refund checks starting with individual taxpayers

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), working with the U.S. Department of the Treasury, announced on Tuesday, Sept. 23, that paper tax refund checks for individual taxpayers will be phased out beginning on Sept. 30, 2025, as required by Executive Order

US IRS to end paper tax refunds

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), in conjunction with the US Department of the Treasury, has declared that individual taxpayer paper tax refund checks will be discontinued by 30 September 2025.   The decision is in line with the stipulations of Executive Order 14247, and marks the first step towards electronic payments adoption, the statement said.   Before the commencement of the 2026 filing season, the IRS will issue guidelines pertaining to…