09/30/2025
If you mail a paper check to the IRS after September 30, 2025, it’s likely that your payment will be rejected or significantly delayed.
Here’s why:
🔒 Executive Order 14247 mandates that the federal government—including the IRS—must stop accepting paper checks for payments after September 30, 2025, unless a specific exception applies.
📬 What this means for you:
• Your check may be returned unprocessed.
• You could incur penalties or interest if your payment is considered late due to rejection.
• Electronic payment methods will be the standard—such as Direct Pay, EFTPS, debit/credit cards, or digital wallets. Electronic Payments can be made at www.irs.gov/payments.