IRS Moves to Electronic Refunds

President Donald Trump issued an executive order last March requiring all federal agencies to transition from paper checks to electronic funds transfer to the extent permitted by law.

The Hidden Benefits of Filing a Gift Tax Return

Most people never have to pay gift taxes, but they still may be required to file gift tax returns with the IRS. Such filings can be a burden, but they can also provide important benefits.

ALERT: IRS Confirms Phaseout for Paper Refund Checks

The Internal Revenue Service and Treasury Department announced paper refund checks for individual taxpayers will be phased out beginning Sept. 30, 2025, per the executive order from President Trump signed in March.

Start of 2026 Tax Filing Season Remains Uncertain

However, the IRS later issued a statement clarifying that an official start date for the 2026 filing season has not yet been determined, according to The Tax Adviser. The agency stated that it would announce the timing of the opening in due course.