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

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 refund this year because the federal government has moved to phase out the paper check option.

The deadline to file your taxes is April 15. But some filers may have to wait six weeks to 10 weeks longer to see...