As the IRS moves toward digital-only payments under a Trump-era executive order, taxpayers should expect changes in how refunds are issued and payments are made. Here’s what’s changing. The IRS is ...

On March 25, 2025, Executive Order 14247 was issued, requiring that all federal payments, including tax payments to the IRS, be made via electronic funds transfer (EFT). This mandate is part of a ...

Taxpayers aren’t expected to see any new stimulus checks of any kind this spring. The last federal economic impact payments were issued in 2021, and Congress hasn’t approved any new legislation to ...

A proposed $1,200 direct payment tied to tariff refunds could benefit millions. Here's who may qualify, how it works, and why ...

You should still file by April 15 even if you can’t pay. Paying something now reduces penalties and interest. The IRS offers payment plans and hardship options. Many people absolutely hate Tax Day ...

You can set up payment plans and file for an extension if you still haven't filed your 2025 income tax return. The IRS has processed 87.5 million returns through March 27, down 1.1% from the same time ...

Lawmakers nationwide are weighing direct payments to Americans, from tariff rebates to wealth‑tax‑funded checks, as inflation squeezes household budgets.

The last round of federal economic‑impact payments went out in 2021, and any new checks would require Congress to pass fresh legislation. In 2024, the IRS sent automatic payments to eligible taxpayers ...