Effective September 30, 2025, the federal government will no longer issue paper checks for any federal disbursements — including tax refunds — and will require that payments to and from the IRS be conducted electronically, wherever allowed by law.
Under the updated rules, businesses and individuals can no longer send paper checks to the IRS for federal tax obligations. Instead, all payments must be submitted online through the IRS’s secure system.
Taxpayers can make their payments electronically by visiting the IRS website at:
👉 https://www.irs.gov/payments
The IRS offers several convenient electronic payment options:
- Direct Pay: Pay directly from a checking or savings account.
- Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS): A free service for businesses and individuals to schedule payments in advance.
- Debit or Credit Card Payments: Available through IRS-approved payment processors.
- Digital Wallets: Options such as PayPal and Click to Pay.
“Electronic payments provide faster, safer, and more reliable processing than paper checks,” the IRS said in its announcement. “This change ensures payments are credited promptly and reduces the risk of lost or delayed mail.”
For more information about payment options and instructions, visit: https://www.irs.gov/payments.