09/09/2025
Paying tax balances by check and receiving tax refunds by check may soon become obsolete (except for specific exceptions).
An Executive Order issued on March 25, 2025, mandates that paper checks for federal disbursements must be discontinued by September 30, 2025. Additionally, all payments made to the Treasury, including tax payments, should be processed electronically as soon as practicable to the extent permitted by law. More information is needed regarding the specifics of how and when this will be implemented.
In the meantime, payments to the IRS can be made on the IRS website, here:
Make payments, view your account or apply for a payment plan with the IRS.
