The U.S. Treasury is moving towards eliminating paper checks for federal payments, including tax refunds and Social Security ...

An executive order from President Trump will require government agencies to make electronic payments for tax refunds, Social ...

In an executive order, President Donald Trump outlawed paper checks in favor of going all in on electronic payments.

Many Americans have moved away from writing personal checks since the Covid pandemic as they embrace contactless and digital ...

Effective Sept. 30, 2025, the executive order directs the Treasury Department, which includes the IRS, to stop issuing paper ...

What Is Form 5329: Additional Taxes on Qualified Plans (Including IRAs) and Other Tax-Favored Accounts? Form 5329 is an attachment to the federal income tax return that must be filed by taxpayers ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Lea Uradu, J.D., is a Maryland state registered tax preparer, state-certified notary ...

Here's when the last day to file taxes is, what documents you'll need, a quick breakdown on some new forms for the 2024 and 2025 tax season and how to track your tax refund. When is the last day ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robert W. Wood is a tax lawyer focusing on taxes and litigation.

March 8, 2025 Here’s a terrible thing that happens: Thieves pretend they’re you, file a tax return in your name very early in the year, claim a fat refund and run away with the money.

Want to know where your refund is? Well, you have to file your taxes first. Tax season is underway, but so far the IRS has seen a lower number of early returns being filed, with less than 40 days ...

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