
US Government Ends Paper Checks for Social Security and IRS Refunds
The U.S. government is ending paper checks for Social Security and IRS tax refunds, moving all payments to direct deposit or government-issued debit cards.
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The U.S. government is ending paper checks for Social Security and IRS tax refunds, moving all payments to direct deposit or government-issued debit cards.

The Internal Revenue Service will stop issuing paper tax refund checks starting September 30, 2025, moving to a fully electronic payment system to improve speed and security.

The IRS will stop issuing paper checks for tax refunds starting September 30, shifting to electronic payments to improve security and speed up delivery.

The U.S. government will stop sending paper checks for Social Security and IRS payments on Sept. 30, requiring a full transition to electronic methods.

New York State will begin mailing one-time inflation relief checks of up to $400 to over 8 million eligible residents starting at the end of September 2025.