IRS to Phase Out Paper Tax Refund Checks Starting Sept. 30, 2025!

The IRS reminded taxpayers that paper tax refund checks for individuals will be phased out beginning Sept. 30, 2025. The tax agency will publish detailed guidance for 2025 tax returns before the 2026 filing season begins. Until further notice, taxpayers should continue using existing forms and procedures, including those filing their 2024 returns on extension of a due date prior to Dec. 31, 2025. The good news is that this change won’t affect many taxpayers. According to the IRS, for the 2025 tax filing season, 93% of individual tax refunds were issued through direct deposit. Only 7% received refunds by paper check through the mail. For more details: https://bit.ly/481vcss