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The IRS is ending paper refund checks, requiring direct deposit for faster refunds, affecting millions, especially the unbanked.
The IRS is phasing out paper tax refund checks nationwide under Executive Order 14247, requiring most taxpayers to use direct deposit for faster refunds, typically within 21 days.
This change, part of the 2025 "Modernizing Payments To and From America's Bank Account" initiative, aims to save $68 million annually and reduce fraud.
However, critics warn it disproportionately affects the 6 million unbanked Americans, particularly low-income, Black, Hispanic, and disabled individuals, who may face higher costs through refund anticipation loans or prepaid cards.
The IRS offers limited exceptions and encourages opening bank accounts or using digital wallets, but implementation is hindered by Treasury Department staffing and funding losses.
New tax rules from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, including higher standard deductions and a $2,200 Child Tax Credit, took effect in 2025, with the 2026 filing season now open.
El IRS está poniendo fin a los cheques de reembolso en papel, requiriendo depósito directo para reembolsos más rápidos, afectando a millones, especialmente a los no bancarizados.