PYMNTS

APRIL 5, 2018

For many, though, the hard part comes after their taxes are filed and they are forced to play the waiting game, even if they opt to get refunds with direct deposit. That wait can feel like an eternity to those planning to use refunds to pay off bills or splurge on a vacation or big screen TV.

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Payments Tools Tax Refunds Direct Deposit Blocks 40

PYMNTS

JANUARY 23, 2020

State agencies handle disbursements for property refunds, public programs, taxes and more, and many are still clinging to paper checks as part of their processes, even as they adopt ACH or direct debit payments. We issue checks when a citizen doesn’t designate direct deposit and provide account information.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 9, 2020

The need for faster disbursements during this time could thus have a dramatic effect on the rate of digital and mobile payment tool uptake. Even direct deposit has problems as a nationwide disbursement method, as government officials have found, and they will likely need to continue to explore alternative disbursement options.

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Checks Online and Mobile Banking Direct Deposit Scams 71

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APRIL 15, 2020

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) launched a “ Get My Payment ” tool Wednesday (April 15) to track payments of the coronavirus relief money included in a federal economic stimulus bill. The IRS is committed to helping you get your Economic Impact Payment as soon as possible,” the agency said in a statement.

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