IRS won't tell you, but experts spill how you may claim a COVID refund

The IRS won't say, but millions of taxpayers may be owed a refund from the COVID era due to a court ruling. The deadline to ...

IRS Watchdog Warns Tens of Millions May Be Owed Pandemic-Era Refunds—Here's Who Qualifies and the Deadline

A court ruling may allow taxpayers to claim refunds on IRS late fees from pandemic-era filings, but claims must be submitted ...

You could be owed IRS refund from COVID‑era penalties — if you act soon

A court ruling could allow refunds of IRS penalties and interest from 2020–2023, but most taxpayers must file Form 843 by ...

Americans need to act by July 10 to claim potential IRS COVID refund

Millions of Americans may be owed an IRS refund from the COVID-19 era due to a court ruling. The deadline to claim is July 10 ...

Where is my refund? Why your tax refund is STILL late, and what to do

The IRS has processed most tax returns, but more than a million may still be waiting on refunds. Here’s why delays happen and ...

Federal tax filers wanting paper refund checks get a notice instead

Taxpayers who receive these notices are being asked to take several steps within 30 days of receipt or face waiting months for paper refund checks.

IRS warns taxpayers about fake tax calculators promising big refunds

The IRS is warning that scammers may try to trick taxpayers by making false promises about eligibility for new or expanded ...

IRS tax refund 2026: When will you get? How much will you receive? What’s new in tax filing?

The IRS has issued its first “Get Ready” alert for the 2026 tax season, urging taxpayers to prepare early. With major changes ...
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Average IRS tax refund is up 10.9%, latest filing data shows

The average tax refund is 10.9% higher so far this season, compared with about the same period in 2025, according to IRS filing data. As of March 20, the average refund amount for individual filers ...