Tens of Millions of Taxpayers May Be Owed IRS Refunds From Pandemic Era: Watchdog

Taxpayers have to act before July 10, said the IRS’s internal watchdog.

A 1040 Internal Revenue Service tax form, in this file photo. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times

The IRS’s internal watchdog has stated that tens of millions of U.S. taxpayers may be owed refunds or abatements of penalties or interest during the COVID-19 federal disaster period.

“The bottom line: You may be entitled to a refund or reduction of assessed penalties and interest,” the National Taxpayer Advocate (NTA) stated in a notice published on April 30 and updated on May 1. “For taxpayers dealing with financial pressures, these amounts can make a real difference. But most taxpayers must act by July 10, 2026, to request their potential refunds.”