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The IRS is phasing out paper tax refund checks.
Direct deposit is the safest and quickest way to receive your refund
To defend against fraud and improper payments
Increase efficiency, reduce cost and enhance the security
Paper checks are more likely to be lost, stolen, altered or delayed
It’s time to leave paper behind
Visit IRS.gov/modernpayments.
