The IRS is phasing out paper checks for tax refunds and other payments, shifting to direct deposit and digital options that could affect future stimulus checks.

As 2026 begins, a wave of misleading posts and false claims about incoming stimulus payments is once again making rounds on social media. From alleged IRS direct deposits to proposed “tariff dividends ...

Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends circulated widely throughout 2025, and they’re still making the rounds in 2026. The question is whether any ...

As many Americans begin receiving stimulus checks, the IRS has launched a "Get My Payment" tool on its website. Although the first batch of payments went out on Friday, the IRS said it could take ...

But as financial pressure builds on taxpayers who are already stretched thin, and as economic turmoil mounts and government ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A round of payments sent to approximately 1.45 million service members will be tax free, according to the IRS. The agency ...

As the 2026 tax season gets underway, filing returns can be stressful and confusing for some, making them targets and potential victims of scammers. The Federal Trade Commission is warning American ...