Many of you are familiar with the President’s Executive Order 14247 “Modernizing Payments To and From America’s Bank Account,” which transitions federal disbursements to electronic payments.  Well, now the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) recently released a request for information.

As described in the Treasury news release:

• Beginning September 30, 2025, all federal payments that are currently made by paper check—including Social Security benefits, tax refunds, and vendor payments—will be made electronically. 
• Paper checks are increasingly the front door for fraud. Treasury is committed to raising awareness of the growing fraud risks associated with paper checks and providing Americans with the knowledge and tools to fight financial fraud and make informed financial decisions. 
• The Request for Information offers the opportunity for interested individuals and organizations to provide feedback on Treasury’s implementation of the Executive Order and make recommendations to increase public awareness to help consumers, including unbanked and underbanked populations, transition to digital payments.

Written comments and information are requested on or before June 30, 2025.  Please use this link to find instructions for submitting your comments, along with specific questions related to the proposed implementation.

Thank you in advance for making your opinion and voice heard.

IRS also appreciate any feedback, concerns, or issues that will help us improve our services….

Again, Thank you and please Be Safe

Alfred (Al) Page, Jr

Sr. Stakeholder Liaison

IRS – Communication & Liaison