The federal government shutdown is expected to slow the mortgage process for homebuyers and could stall sales, even after a period of falling mortgage rates.

Key Takeaways Homebuyers applying for federally backed mortgages could face delays getting approved, particularly if the shutdown last weeks.Getting your income verified from the IRS might be another ...

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

The Internal Revenue Service is no longer issuing paper tax refunds after September, according to a news release published by the department. On Sept. 23, the agency said it will transition to fully ...

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 ...

The change, required by an executive order issued in March, is aimed at improving security, speeding up refunds and cutting costs, the IRS said. Paper checks are more than 16 times as likely to be ...

A federal judge denies a motion submitted by a group of state AGs to block the Trump administration from making changes to the Obamacare marketplace. Read more here.