The federal government is moving one step closer to getting out of the business of handing out paper checks, effective Sept. 30. We're talking about the end of paper checks for tax refunds, as well as ...

The Treasury Department will stop issuing paper checks for tax refunds, Social Security payments and most other federal programs on Sept. 30 as part of an executive order aimed at modernizing the ...

Issuing a paper check costs about 50 cents, according to the Treasury Department. The cost drops down to less than 15 cents per electronic transfer. Tax law experts note that those who could struggle ...

The Treasury Department will stop issuing paper checks for tax refunds, Social Security payments and most other government programs on Sept. 30 as part of an executive order aimed at modernizing the ...