
Paper Refund Checks Are Ending: What Taxpayers Need to Know About the IRS’s Digital Transition
The familiar paper tax refund check—long a staple of filing season for millions of Americans—is about to be phased out. The Internal Revenue Service has confirmed that beginning September 30, 2025, paper checks for individual tax refunds will start disappearing, as the agency moves to a fully digital refund system. This change is not just