What to know if you still want your tax refund as a paper check

Bigger refunds are in store this year, but those who want checks will have to wait much longer.

You Can Still Write The IRS A Check, But Your Refund Will Be Direct Deposit

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.

How much is my tax refund? How to calculate your 2025 tax refund

The IRS will open the 2026 tax season on Monday, Jan. 26, and you can use these calculators if you're already looking forward ...

Why federal tax refunds may be bigger than usual

The US Treasury is projecting that tax filers' refunds could be $1,000 higher on average than last year. But that is not just ...

Where's my refund? Will a government shutdown affect tax refunds 2026?

It's tax filing time, but will a government shutdown impact tax refunds this year? Here's what we know as a Senate vote looms ...

Tax filing season is officially here: what you need to know

The tax filing season for 2025 returns begins Jan. 26, with the Free File program already open for taxpayers earning $84,000 or less. Americans face an April 15 deadline.