The IRS is phasing out paper checks for tax refunds. Learn the benefits of direct deposit and follow our simple, step-by-step guide to set it up on your tax return.

As the IRS moves toward digital-only payments under a Trump-era executive order, taxpayers should expect changes in how refunds are issued and payments are made.

The federal government wants you to get your refund faster, but not making the mandatory change could delay your money by months.

Setting up direct deposit isn't just a safer way to ensure you get your tax refund — it's faster, too. According to the IRS, electronic refunds are typically deposited within 21 days of filing an ...