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flag The IRS will end paper tax refund checks by Sept. 30, 2025, requiring electronic issuance.

flag The IRS will phase out paper tax refund checks for individual taxpayers starting September 30, 2025, requiring all refunds to be issued electronically via direct deposit, prepaid debit cards, or digital wallets. flag This shift, driven by an executive order aimed at reducing costs, speeding processing, and preventing fraud, follows the fact that 93% of 2025 refunds were already issued electronically. flag Paper checks are 16 times more likely to be lost, stolen, or delayed, with electronic payments typically processed in 21 days or less. flag Taxpayers without bank accounts will have alternative options, and the IRS urges individuals to update banking details or explore low-cost account resources ahead of the 2026 filing season.

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