Your tax refund could be delayed—and the IRS says you need to act fast

Filers have just 30 days to update banking info before facing longer waits.

Tax refunds are typically a welcomed reprieve for millions of Americans facing challenging financial times. While many tax filers are set to receive higher refunds this year, around 1.4 million Americans who typically receive paper refund checks may have to wait longer for their refunds because the federal government has moved to phase out the paper check option.