As the IRS moves toward digital-only payments under a Trump-era executive order, taxpayers should expect changes in how refunds are issued and payments are made.

More than 6 million Americans receive paper tax refund checks annually. Often, those refunds go to purchase groceries or pay the bills. But this year, those taxpayers may be surprised to learn that ...

A White House executive order is ending paper checks from the IRS. Learn how to set up direct deposit for your 2026 tax ...

Back in September, the IRS quietly started phasing out paper refund checks for individual taxpayers. President Trump started it all back in March 2025 with an executive order.

Bigger refunds are in store this year, but those who want checks will have to wait much longer.

The IRS announced today that paper tax refund checks will be phased out starting this month for individual taxpayers.Related video above: Are you eligible for Trump's tax relief on tips, overtime and ...

Paper checks were already dying a slow death. President Donald Trump on March 25 signed an executive order mandating that all federal departments and agencies end their use of paper checks and switch ...

The Federal Reserve is considering winding down the checking services it provides for banks, according to CNN. The Fed provides an array of check processing and monitoring services that are critical ...

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Issuing a paper check costs about 50 cents, according to the Treasury Department. The cost drops down to less than 15 cents per electronic transfer. Tax law experts note that those who could struggle ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Back in the day, you would write a check to pay a bill. Now you can use online bill pay. You don't have to buy any checks; instead, you allow your bank to "write a check" from your ...