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IRS ends paper checks, requires direct deposit for 2026 refunds

Say goodbye to waiting for a check in the mail. The IRS is making direct deposit mandatory for most tax refunds in 2026. Here ...
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IRS phasing out paper checks: Set up direct deposit now

The era of paper tax refund checks is ending. The IRS is moving to an all-electronic system. Learn why direct deposit is now ...

Are new federal stimulus payment or 'tariff dividends' coming in January?

Since early in his presidency, Trump has touted a plan to give Americans a "tariff dividend" check. Is it coming in early ...
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Stimulus payment January 2026, IRS direct deposit relief payment and tariff dividend: Fact check

Rumors about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends swirled throughout 2025, and they ...
USA Today

The end of most paper checks for Social Security, federal income tax refunds is here

Issuing a paper check costs about 50 cents, according to the Treasury Department. The cost drops down to less than 15 cents per electronic transfer. Tax law experts note that those who could struggle ...
KTVU

Stimulus payment January 2026, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check

No new federal stimulus checks are approved for January 2026. Trump’s proposed $2,000 tariff dividend has no finalized plan. Viral "stimulus" claims mostly stem from scams or state‑level programs.
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Stimulus payment December 2025, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check

No new stimulus checks are approved, and the IRS has not confirmed December payments. The last official relief was $1,400 credits tied to 2021 returns, with deadlines now passed. Trump’s proposed ...