Latest News About Irs Pandemic Penalty Refund

Here’s the latest I can share based on recent reporting up to 2026.

• There have been multiple waves of pandemic-era penalty relief from the IRS, with some relief already issued automatically to eligible taxpayers and refunds/credits issued or credited where penalties were paid. The relief originally targeted 2019 and 2020 returns and related information filings, with automatic processing to return funds to affected taxpayers.[1][2]
• In more recent coverage, a number of outlets report that additional pandemic-era penalties may be owed back to taxpayers following lawsuits or court decisions related to deadlines and penalties during the COVID period, with deadlines to file claims (often around July 10) noted in several jurisdictions. These sources emphasize that not all relief is automatic and that taxpayers may need to file forms to pursue refunds.[3][6][8]
• A few watchdog and media outlets have highlighted administrative errors or delays in issuing some refunds, but agencies have signaled ongoing corrections and ongoing review of affected accounts.[5][8][9]

What you can do now

• Check your IRS account and notices for any automatic credits or refunds tied to pandemic penalties; if you’ve paid penalties, look for references to credits or refunds.
• If you think you were affected by an eligible penalty during 2020–2023 and you did not receive automatic relief, consider filing Form 843 (Claim for Refund and Request for Abatement) or consulting a tax professional to determine the best path, especially if a court decision or specific guidance applies to your situation. Note deadlines mentioned in news reports (often July 10) in many cases, but verify the exact date for your situation.
• For the most current, personalized status, check IRS Newsroom updates and the official penalties relief notices (for example, notices related to COVID tax relief) and consider reaching out to a tax advisor if you have a complex account or questions about a specific refund.

Representative sources

• IRS COVID tax relief for 2019/2020 returns and automatic refunds to taxpayers who paid penalties [IRS Newsroom, IR-2022-155].[1]
• IRS notices and communications about automatic penalty relief and refunds/credits for affected taxpayers.[2]
• Reports about pandemic-era penalty refund deadlines and claim forms (including Form 843) and deadlines around July 10 in various outlets.[6][8][3]

If you want, I can pull the exact current IRS notices and walk you through checking your account status or preparing Form 843. Also tell me your location in Brazil if you’re looking for local tax context or equivalents; I can tailor the guidance accordingly.