Latest News About Irs Covid Refund Deadline

Here is the latest information I can share based on recent reporting:

• A court ruling extended COVID-era filing deadlines, which may allow refunds or abatements of penalties/interest for penalties assessed during the pandemic. The key deadline cited in multiple outlets is July 10, 2026, for filing claims to preserve a potential refund or penalty relief.[1][3][4][8]
• Several outlets emphasize that the window to file claims is narrow and that taxpayers who paid penalties or interest between January 2020 and July 2023 could be eligible, with the final filing deadline being July 10, 2026.[2][4][5][8]
• Claims typically use Form 843 to request abatement or refunds; the deadline to submit such claims is July 10, 2026, according to tax professionals cited by these reports.[4][2]

What this means for you in Los Angeles:

• If you incurred COVID-era penalties or interest from 2020 through mid-2023, you may be able to pursue a refund or penalty relief, but you must act by July 10, 2026.[3][1][4]
• You’ll likely file using Form 843 or follow the applicable process described by IRS guidance or tax professionals quoted in these articles.[2][3]

Note on reliability and further steps:

• The information is evolving and heavily dependent on court rulings and IRS guidance; deadlines are widely reported as July 10, 2026, but confirm with the IRS or a tax professional as the date approaches.[1][3][4]
• If you want, I can summarize what Form 843 entails, typical eligibility considerations, and help you prepare a checklist to determine if you should pursue a claim before the July 10 deadline.

Citations:

• “IRS may owe you a COVID-era refund, but time is running out”.[1]
• “Claim IRS Penalty Refunds for COVID-19 Period – Deadline July 10, 2026”.[3]
• “Millions of taxpayers may be eligible for refunds from the COVID-19 penalties; deadline July 10”.[2]
• “You may be owed a tax refund from COVID: Here’s how to get it”.[4]