Millions of Americans have until July 10 to claim refunds from the IRS
Summary
Millions of Americans have until July 10, 2026, to claim refunds from the IRS related to penalties, interest, or missed tax benefits during the COVID-19 disaster period. This deadline follows a federal judge’s ruling that extended tax filing and payment deadlines due to the COVID disaster declaration from January 2020 to May 2023.Key Facts
- The IRS must extend tax deadlines by 60 days after the COVID disaster declaration ended on May 11, 2023, making July 10, 2023, the final tax deadline.
- Taxpayers now have until July 10, 2026, to file claims for refunds related to this period.
- Refund claims do not happen automatically; taxpayers must file a claim to protect their right to a refund.
- Eligible taxpayers include those charged penalties or interest during the disaster period or those who missed tax benefits like credits or withholding.
- To claim refunds for penalties or interest, taxpayers should file IRS Form 843 and mark it as a "Protective Refund Claim."
- For changes to income or deductions, taxpayers should file an original or amended tax return using Form 1040-X.
- The court ruling that extended deadlines might be appealed, so the law could still change.
- Missing the July 10, 2026 deadline may permanently prevent taxpayers from getting refunds related to this case.
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