The Department of Treasury is transitioning to fully electronic payments, a change that means tax refunds issued by the IRS ...

Taxpayers may continue using the existing forms and procedures for filing their taxes in the meantime, the IRS said. The move ...

Senior advocates agree digital transactions are more secure, but are concerned about those without Internet access.

The era of paper checks for Social Security payments is over, marking a significant shift towards electronic transactions. As of September 30, 2025, beneficiaries must adapt to this change, ensuring ...

The Social Security Administration is transitioning away from paper checks. Later this year, only electronic payments will be used for benefit payments, the agency announced July 14 as part of an ...

While it costs about 50 cents to issue a paper check, an electronic funds transfer costs less than 15 cents, according to the agency. Most beneficiaries already receive their payments electronically, ...

Social Security checks are going paperless starting Tuesday, Sept. 30. Here's why it's happening and how to go from paper to digital.

Social Security will end paper checks on September 30, moving all beneficiaries to electronic payments through direct deposit or prepaid debit cards.

WASHINGTON — The Social Security Administration has announced it will stop sending out physical checks to recipients, moving exclusively to electronic forms of payment. The change will happen on Sept.

The era of paper checks for Social Security benefits is over. As of September 30, 2025, beneficiaries must switch to ...