The IRS just announced in November of 2025 that they will be moving away from paper checks for refunds for most taxpayers. This initiative will improve security, speed up refunds and lower costs. You should be prepared to put your bank information on file for direct deposit. In some cases, prepaid debit cards and digital wallets may be used.
Note that this change also applies to payments to the IRS. Until further guidance is published, current options will still be available.
