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Under Executive Order 14247, the IRS will phase out paper checks for federal disbursements (including tax refunds) effective September 30, 2025.
All payments to the federal government will also be required to be electronic “as soon as practicable.” While the order mentions the same September 30 date in context, Treasury has not issued confirming guidance that this is a hard cutoff for taxpayer payments.
What this means for you:
If you normally receive a refund by check, make sure your banking information is current, since paper refund checks will be discontinued after September.
If you make payments to the IRS (business, personal, trust/estate, etc.), begin planning to use electronic methods such as direct debit, EFTPS, or card payments.
If you anticipate hardship or lack access to electronic banking, start considering whether you may qualify for an exception.
Exceptions will be available—for example, for individuals without access to bank accounts or electronic systems, or in emergency or national security situations—though details on how these will be applied are still pending.
We’ll continue monitoring Treasury and IRS guidance as it’s released. In the meantime, this is a good opportunity to ensure your payment and refund arrangements are ready for the transition. ... See MoreSee Less
The power of catch-up retirement account contributions after 50
Are you age 50 or older? You’ve earned the right to supercharge your retirement savings with extra “catch-up” contributions to your tax-favored retirement account(s). An eligible taxpayer can make extra catch-up contributions of up to $1,000 annually to a traditional or Roth IRA. If you’ll be 50 or older as of Dec. 31, 2025, you can make catch-up contributions for 2025 by April 15, 2026. However, there are income limits to make contributions. You also must be age 50 or older to make catch-up contributions to an employer 401(k), 403(b), or 457 retirement plan (if the plan allows them). You can make extra contributions of up to $7,500 to these accounts for 2025. Questions? Contact us. ... See MoreSee Less
Receive $10,000 in cash at your business? The IRS wants to know about it
If your business receives large amounts of cash or cash equivalents, you may be required to report the transactions to the IRS. Each person engaged in a trade or business who receives more than $10,000 in cash in one transaction, or in two or more related transactions, must file Form 8300. Transactions conducted in a 24-hour period are considered related. Cash equivalents include cashier’s checks, bank drafts, traveler’s checks and money orders. (Currently, digital asset receipts don’t have to be reported on Form 8300.) Many businesses are now required to e-file these forms. The rules apply to individuals, businesses, associations, trusts and estates. Contact us with questions. ... See MoreSee Less