THE IRS IS GOING DIGITAL
Are You Ready?
You might have heard the federal government is going paperless — and it’s true. This month, all federal government agencies, including the IRS, are moving to an all-electronic payment system. The goal is to bring government payment processing fully into the digital age. Starting Oct. 1, 2025, the IRS and all federal agencies will only accept electronic payments. Checks will no longer be a valid method of payment. You can make payments directly from your bank account using the IRS Direct Pay portal. Here’s how:
refunds electronically, you’ll need to take an extra step. You can provide your bank information directly on your IRS Form 1040 if you’re an individual taxpayer. This allows the IRS to store your banking details for future use, though this information won’t be shared with or accessible by other federal agencies. Creating a Secure IRS Online Account To manage your account online, visit the IRS website and click “Set Up Account.”You will be redirected to set up an ID.me profile — a secure identity verification service already used by over 30 million Americans. Keep in mind that not all government agencies use ID.me. Some, like the Department of Education and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, use Login.gov, a separate government-run sign-in service. This digital transition is a significant shift in how individuals and businesses interact with the federal government regarding payments. If you haven’t already, now is the time to set up your online account and banking information to ensure a smooth transition. Taking steps now can help you avoid last-minute headaches when these rules kick in.
1. Visit IRS.gov 2. Click “Pay” 3. Select “Direct Pay”
4. Enter your routing and account numbers
This allows you to pay securely from your personal or business bank account. Receiving Refunds or Deposits Although Direct Pay allows you to send money to the IRS, it doesn’t support receiving refunds or other electronic payments. To receive
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Grilled Teriyaki Flank Steak
Inspired by TheShortOrderCook.com
Ingredients
Marinade •
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1 tsp minced garlic 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/4 tsp ginger powder
2/3 cup red wine
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1/2 cup soy sauce or tamari
1/3 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup sesame oil 1 tbsp sesame seeds
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Meat •
1 1/2 lbs flank steak
Directions
1. In a large bowl, whisk together marinade ingredients. 2. Place the flank steak in a large, rimmed dish. Pour the marinade over the meat. 3. Refrigerate and allow to marinate for 15 minutes. Flip and let marinate for another 15 minutes. 4. Preheat grill to 400 F. 5. Add the meat to the grill and cook for 3–5 minutes on each side. Leave the grill lid open to avoid overcooking. 6. For a medium-rare steak, remove from grill at 130 F internally, and for medium, remove at 140 F. 7. Let the meat rest on a cutting board for 5–10 minutes. Then, slice against the grain into thin pieces and enjoy!
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