How some tax refunds are sent out to change this year

According to the order, it is “16 times more likely” for paper checks and money orders to be lost, stolen, returned undeliverable, or altered than electronically-disbursed funds. The IRS notes that every refund check it issues “costs the nation’s taxpayers more than $1,” while direct deposit refunds cost about a dime.

Tax refunds could be up. When will the IRS accept returns in 2026?

Taxpayers could be stretched to new limits in 2026 as key but complicated new tax breaks kick into place on 2025 federal income tax returns.
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Stimulus payment January 2026, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check

Rumors about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends swirled throughout 2025, and they’re continuing to circulate as we head into 2026. But is there any truth to them?

Are those $2,000 stimulus checks really on the way? What about the tax refund checks I heard about?

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent last week estimated that Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill,” signed into law this past summer, will help translate into between $100 billion and $150 billion in tax refunds next year. Bessent said that could mean refunds of $1,000 to $2,000 per household.
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Are Tri-State taxpayers getting a stimulus check or refund in October? Check eligibility.

If you are still waiting on economic impact payment or a new, fourth stimulus check in 2025, here's what to know about President Donald Trump's possible tariff rebate and how to track the status of your state or federal tax refund from the IRS, without ...

Bigger tax refunds possible in 2026 season

Major tax rule changes could boost 2026 refunds, but new forms, limits and direct deposit rules may delay filing and payouts.
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Getting an Inflation Refund Check? 5 Suggested Money Moves To Make With It

If you were a full-time New York resident (and taxpayer) in 2023, you could be eligible for an inflation refund check from the New York State Office of Taxation and Finance. Single filers could receive up to $200, while qualifying surviving spouses and ...
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For New York Taxpayers, the Check’s in the Mail

The state is sending out “inflation refund” checks of up to $400. Gov. Kathy Hochul pushed the program. By James Barron Good morning. It’s Wednesday. Today we’ll find out about the inflation refund checks that New York State is mailing some taxpayers.
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Haven't received your NY inflation refund yet? Here's what's going on

New Yorkers are continuing to receive their one-time inflation refund checks of up to $400. The state began mailing checks in October, and 6.1 million as of Friday, Nov. 7, have been mailed, according to the state. But if you haven't received yours yet ...
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