IRS Issues Nationwide Warning as Trump Promises Record Tax Refunds: What the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Means for Your 2026 Tax Return
Published: December 6, 2025 As 2025 winds down, two things are happening at once for American taxpayers: Here’s a detailed look at the latest news as of December 6, 2025—and what you should do now to protect your refund and your wallet. The IRS’ Nationwide Notice: “Start Doing This Before Year’s End” Paper checks are going away In a series of announcements this fall, the IRS and Treasury confirmed that they’re moving away from issuing paper refund checks for most taxpayers: The National Taxpayer Advocate has warned that if your 2025 return (filed in 2026) doesn’t include direct deposit information