IRS COVID-19 refund deadline falls Friday

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Friday is the deadline for millions of taxpayers to protect their chance at a potential COVID-19-related IRS refund.

The claims stem from a federal court ruling that found certain tax filing and payment deadlines may have been suspended during the COVID-19 emergency. The government is appealing that ruling.

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Should the decision stand, some taxpayers who paid or were charged late penalties or interest between January 2020 and May 2023 could qualify for a refund.

The IRS has an online tool available for filing these claims.

Tax experts warn that anyone who misses Friday’s deadline could lose the opportunity permanently.