How IRS will take more steps next year to discourage paper refund checks

Taxpayers who typically receive tax refunds by paper check could be surprised next year when the IRS initiates new steps to spur direct deposit.

The ‘Forgotten Generation’ Faces a Retirement Crisis—Here’s the Way Forward

Members of Gen X don’t feel like they have enough saved for retirement, but there's still time to catch up. Learn strategies ...

Is the IRS impacted by a government shutdown? Here's what to know

More than 74,000 IRS employees are expected to report for work through Oct. 5, per the agency's shutdown contingency plan.

Paper tax refunds are being phased out starting Sept. 30. Here’s what to know

The Internal Revenue Service is no longer issuing paper tax refunds after September, according to a news release published by the department. On Sept. 23, the agency said it will transition to fully ...

IRS Paper Checks Deadline: What Happens After September 30?

Generally, after September 30, 2025, the Treasury Department has said that all federal agencies will cease sending and ...