IRS & Tax Payments

IRS direct deposits, tax refunds, stimulus checks, and federal payment updates.

IRS paper checks eliminated announcement graphic for 2026 tax season

IRS & Taxes·Feb 15, 2026

IRS Eliminates Paper Refund Checks in 2026: What Every Taxpayer Needs to Know

Paper refund checks are going away. Here's what you need to do before filing.

Person checking IRS refund status on laptop showing Where is My Refund tool for 2026 tax season

IRS & Taxes·Feb 15, 2026

Where Is My IRS Tax Refund? How to Track Your 2026 Refund Status Step by Step

Filed your taxes and waiting on that refund? Here is exactly how to track it, what the IRS timeline looks like, and why some refunds take longer than others.