As the IRS phases out paper checks, your tax refund could be delayed if you don't give Uncle Sam your direct deposit info.

Tax refunds are about 10% larger so far this year, but many filers will have to wait longer for their money due to the IRS phasing out paper checks.

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. Here’s what’s changing. The IRS is ...

This week the IRS expects a surge of calls and filings, so anyone filing now should expect longer phone waits and heavier traffic on online services. Choose e-file with direct deposit and you’ll ...

Tax season is underway and if you're looking for the fastest way to get your refund, direct deposit is the way to go. A new rule is making that mandatory. An executive order signed in March 2025 ...

For millions of Americans, refunds are the biggest payday of the year − and the fastest way to get yours might be simpler than you think. Tax refunds are expected to be huge this year, so many ...

The last round of federal economic‑impact payments went out in 2021, and any new checks would require Congress to pass fresh legislation. In 2024, the IRS sent automatic payments to eligible taxpayers ...

Some simple steps now could save you frustration down the line.

The IRS is rolling out major changes ahead of the 2026 tax season, including one rule that could save taxpayers significant money and a new requirement that applies to almost everyone. The SALT ...