Dr. Friday explains a major federal change: tax refunds and government benefit payments will no longer be issued as paper checks.

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G’day, I’m Dr. Friday, president of Dr. Friday’s Tax and Financial Firm. To get more info, go to www.drfriday.com
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Donald Trump signed an executive order earlier this year mandating that the Treasury Department get rid of paper checks. That’s right—recipients of any benefits, tax refunds, and other payments, effective October 1st.

So this is in effect. He has ordered all federal departments and agencies to use electronic fund transfers, including direct deposits, prepaid cards, or other digital options.

That means that after September 30th, you will no longer be receiving tax refunds in the form of paper checks. So if you filed your tax return recently and you have a refund, be surprised—there’s not going to be a check coming in the mail.

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