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The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the IRS will discontinue paper check payments for most federal transactions starting September 30, 2025, according to Executive Order 14247.

After this date, the Treasury Department is expected to stop issuing or accepting paper checks, including tax payments and refunds. Limited exceptions may apply at the Treasury’s discretion, such as for individuals without banking access or in emergencies where electronic payment is not feasible.

Understanding the Change
This move to digital payments is designed to reduce inefficiencies for both the IRS and taxpayers related to paper-based payments while also increasing transaction security and preventing fraud. As noted within the Federal Register, paper checks are reportedly 16 times more likely to be lost, stolen or altered than electronic transfers.

How Taxpayers Can Prepare
To simplify tax payments, the IRS offers several secure online systems: the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS) for businesses and IRS Direct Pay for individual taxpayers. As taxpayers prepare, it’s important to understand these options to select the appropriate payment platform and ensure timely registration.

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