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Paper Refund Checks Are Going Away: What You Need to Know
Starting with 2025 returns filed in early 2026, most IRS refunds will be electronic and paper checks will largely end. Add direct-deposit details or use alternatives like debit cards or digital wallets; some special cases may still get checks. Set up an IRS online account and update banking info early, and get guidance if unsure.
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Warning: Scam Texts Impersonating New York State Tax Authorities
A new scam is circulating that pretends to be from the “New York Department of Revenue.” If you’ve received a text like this, do not click any links and do not respond. Here’s why this message is fraudulent: 1. There Is No “New York Department of Revenue” New York’s tax authority is officially called the
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A Tax Shake-Up Hits Poker Pros Just as Trump Signs the “One Big Beautiful Bill” on July 4
President Trump is set to sign the sweeping One Big Beautiful Bill Act during a special Independence Day ceremony at the White House. While the event celebrates his second-term triumph, one provision in the bill could severely hit poker players and other gamblers. What’s changing? Under current tax rules, gambling losses can be fully deducted
