Pandemic Tax Penalties May Be Refundable | Indianapolis News

Did you know you might be owed a tax refund from pandemic-era penalties? A federal court ruled that millions of taxpayers shouldn’t have been slapped with late-filing fines during the official disaster period — from January 20, 2020, to July 11, 2023. If you paid interest or penalties during that time, you could be eligible for a refund — but you must act fast. The deadline to file your claim is July 10. The easiest way? Submit IRS Form 843, known as a “protective claim,” to lock in your right to repayment even if the legal battle drags on. While there’s no guarantee you’ll get money back — the government is still fighting the ruling — tax experts say filing before the deadline is worth it. Don’t sleep on this chance to reclaim what you paid. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5c37a5f4df3a8907