Key Takeaways A court case from last year may mean that taxpayers who were assessed late fees during the COVID-19 pandemic could be owed a refund.The court ruled that the IRS violated a federal law ...

Refund claims tied to COVID‑era penalties are generally subject to a statute of limitations.

Taxpayers generally have three years to file a refund claim. Based on the court’s timeline, the deadline is July 10, 2026.

IRS penalties charged during COVID-19 may be refundable for Ohio taxpayers. Here’s what to know before the deadline.

Is your tax refund is lower than expected? Here are the steps you can take right now to discover the reason and enact a ...

During tax season, threat actors reliably take advantage of the urgency and familiarity of time-sensitive emails, including ...

Optima Tax Relief and Anthem Tax Services are two national companies providing tax relief services. While both companies offer similar services, individual pricing and company specifics vary. Tax ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am a tax controversy lawyer with prior IRS leadership experience. Earlier this month the United States Government Accountability ...

We’re still a decent amount of time out from taxes being due. The IRS is very much stressing direct deposit as the way to go to get your tax refund this year. This highlights a shift towards ...

Getting a tax refund often feels like luck, but it usually comes down to knowing which tax credits you qualify for and claiming them correctly. Tax credits can help reduce your tax bill ...