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The COVID tax refund deadline is July 10. How to file a claim online with the IRS
Summary by The Trophy Club Editorial Desk Maura Hohman | TODAY , as published by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)
· July 9, 2026
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Key points This refund is related to penalties accrued during the COVID-19 pandemic. The deadline to apply for this refund or abatement is July 10.
A recent federal court decision may allow tens of millions of Americans to receive a tax refund or penalty abatement from the IRS. This refund is related to penalties accrued during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The deadline to apply for this refund or abatement is July 10. It is now possible to submit the necessary form online through the IRS website, which was not previously an option.
Further details about the COVID tax refund and how to claim it are available from the IRS National Taxpayer Advocate blog and the IRS website.
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Category: News Published: July 9, 2026 Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) Reading time: 1 min
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