Taxpayer refund checks are getting stolen in the mail. And then, when the Treasury Department issues the taxpayer a new check through the mail, the replacement is getting stolen too. Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R.

The IRS launched its Direct File pilot in 12 U.S. states in March 2024, which allowed taxpayers to submit simple tax returns direct with the government agency completely free of charge, eliminating the need to use a paid-for third party provider.