IRS COVID tax refund deadline is approaching: What to know

watchdog, said tens of millions of taxpayers could qualify for refunds or abatements for penalties and interest assessed by the IRS during the 3.5-year COVID-19 disaster declaration period.

However, the relief is not automatic.

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The backstory:

The issue stems from recent court decisions,continue reading …