This tax season, over 830,000 taxpayers have received notices from the IRS indicating delays in their tax refunds due to an executive order from President Donald Trump mandating electronic payments. The order aims to eliminate paper checks, which can lead to fraud and delays. House Ways and Means Committee members Danny Davis (D-IL) and Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) expressed their concerns, saying: “Effectively, the President, unilaterally through his Executive Order, is causing undue hardship on millions of Americans by delaying their paper refunds for months.” Many taxpayers, particularly those unbanked or facing challenges, are affected, with some refunds delayed by over two months. Tax professionals like Tom O’Saben emphasize the importance of direct deposit to avoid these issues, noting that clients often prefer checks but are educated on the faster process of electronic payments.
