Generally, after September 30, 2025, the Treasury Department has said that all federal agencies will cease sending and receiving paper checks as a form of payment. However, there are ways to pay the IRS without a check and to get a tax refund without a bank account.

The country appears to be headed for a partial government shutdown for the first time in about seven years, after a White House meeting with the top four congressional leaders ended with acrimony rather than agreement.

North Carolina Rep. Greg Murphy discussed the potential impacts of a government shutdown, highlighting the distinction between essential and non-essential servi

Taxpayers who typically receive tax refunds by paper check could be surprised next year when the IRS initiates new steps to spur direct deposit.

No one is out to get you, even if you feel that way. Under President Joe Biden, the IRS targeted wealthy households and brought in more than $1.3 billion in overdue taxes over the course of about a year. If you have not received your updated stimulus check, it was likely due to an old-fashioned glitch or oversight at the IRS.

Democrats demand Republicans agree to codify an extension of enhanced premium Obamacare tax credits to keep the government from shutting down.

The US government shutdown, triggered by the failure to reach an agreement, affects various services. See the list of affected government offices.