Paper Checks Ending: Act Now to Avoid Payment Disruptions!

As a reminder, beginning Sept. 30, 2025, the federal government will no longer issue paper checks, including those for tax refunds, Social Security benefits and more. Also, certain federal agencies, such as the Dept. of Labor (DOL) will stop ACCEPTING payments by paper check. This is part of a program to modernize payments, “improve efficiency in processing payments and reduce administrative burdens,” the DOL said. Historically, the government stated that checks issued by the Dept. of the Treasury are more likely to be lost, stolen or subject to other forms of fraud. Taxpayers who don’t already have a bank or credit union account should act now to open one. Contact us with questions.