05/15/2026
COVID RELIEF FOR YOUR TAXES???
must act by July 10, 2026.
If you owed taxes or were late in filing your taxes during covid-- Tens of Millions of Taxpayers May Be Eligible for Significant Tax Refunds –but you have to act by my Dad's birthday (July 10th- shout out to the best Dad ever!) in order to claim the penalty and interest relief for rerfund and/or abatement.
This does not mean that you get extra money for nothing from the IRS- but it does mean if you were charged penalties or fees during 2020, 2021, and 2022- then we can get your money back!
TIMING IS OF THE ESSENCE THOUGH---- so Call or come by and let's get it done! Call NOW 417-499-7044!!!
Key Facts About the July 10, 2026 DeadlineThe Opportunity:
Tens of millions of taxpayers may be entitled to refunds or abatements for penalties and interest assessed during the COVID-19 federal disaster period (January 20, 2020, to May 11, 2023).
The Deadline:
To protect your rights to these refunds, you must generally file a claim by July 10, 2026. This date marks three years from the postponed disaster relief due date (July 10, 2023) established by the court's reasoning.
It’s Not Automatic:
Unlike some previous COVID relief measures, this specific refund opportunity requires taxpayers to take action by filing a formal or protective claim for refund (often using IRS Form 843).
What Qualifies for Relief?
Under the National Taxpayer Advocate's guidance, if the IRS charged you for the following during the pandemic window, you may be eligible to get that money back:
Failure-to-File Penalties
Failure-to-Pay Penalties
Accrued Interest on those penalties
Why This Matters NowThe IRS typically has a "statute of limitations" on refunds—usually three years from the date a return was filed or two years from when the tax was paid. Because the Kwong case argued that deadlines were legally postponed until July 2023, the three-year window to claim a refund is now set to expire in July 2026.
If you believe you were unfairly penalized during those years, it is a great time to review your tax transcripts or consult with Liz's Tax Service l to ensure you don't miss the cutoff.
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