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HR 1155119th CongressIntroduced

Recovery of Stolen Checks Act

Introduced: Oct 28, 2025
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow taxpayers to elect electronic direct deposit for replacement tax refunds when original paper checks are lost or stolen.

Key Points

  • 1Allows taxpayers to choose direct deposit instead of paper checks for replacement refunds
  • 2Applies to lost or stolen tax refund checks previously sent by the IRS
  • 3Requires Treasury Secretary to establish procedures within 6 months of enactment
  • 4Effective immediately upon enactment
  • 5Amends Section 6402 of the Internal Revenue Code

Impact Areas

Taxpayers who lose or have stolen tax refund checksInternal Revenue Service operationsFederal tax administration
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