09/16/2025
🚨 Important IRS Change Coming September 30, 2025 🚨
Big change ahead: the federal government will stop issuing or receiving paper checks for most payments starting September 30, 2025. This is going to be a phased process and not an abrupt cutoff.
Here’s what you need to know:
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✅ What’s Changing
• No more paper checks for most federal disbursements. 
• No more accepting paper checks for payments to the government, including tax payments, as electronic payments become the standard. 
• There are limited exceptions for people who don’t have access to bank accounts or electronic payment systems, emergencies, etc. 
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⚠️ What You Should Do
• If you currently receive any payments from the government by paper check (refunds, benefits, etc.), switch to an electronic option like direct deposit or a government-debit card. 
• If you make payments to the IRS (estimated payments, etc.), use an electronic payment method (IRS Direct Pay, EFTPS, etc.). 
• Be aware of scams! Only use official government sites or agencies when making these changes or providing payment info. 
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💡 Why It’s Changing
• Electronic payments are more secure, faster, and less prone to fraud or loss. 
• Paper checks cost more and take longer to process. 
Please call our office with questions!
