In an effort to reduce fraud, theft and delays, most government agencies are going to stop printing checks. The change was ...

The IRS will phase out the use of paper checks for refunds beginning Sept. 30 and will publish detailed guidance later.

Beginning on Sept. 30, 2025, paper tax refund checks will be phased out of use, as required by Executive Order 14247. This change is the first step in the IRS and the U.S Department of the Treasury’s ...

The Social Security Administration is transitioning to electronic payments next week after 85 years of issuing paper checks to U.S. retirees.

On August 29, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a major update to its fee payment process: the agency will phase out paper checks and money orders by October 28, 2025.

The IRS said 93% of refunds for individuals from the 2025 tax season were made via direct deposit, while only 7% were delivered by mail.

2025 starts with one set of federal tax rules. But there very well could be major changes. Odds are decent this year for notable tax legislation. Most of the key tax provisions affecting individuals ...

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