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May 11, 2026

IRS may owe you a refund for coronavirus-era fines. Here's how to apply

  • Most taxpayers will need to file a claim by July 10 to get their money back.
    • By FATIMA HUSSEIN
    Associated Press

    WASHINGTON — Tens of millions of taxpayers who were penalized by the IRS during the coronavirus pandemic for failing to pay their taxes or filing late may qualify for a refund or termination of the penalties they incurred during that period.

    However, the relief is not automatic or guaranteed, and most taxpayers need to file a claim for a refund or abatement of their tax liability by July 10 to get their money back.


     
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