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Court Keeps Pandemic Tax Extensions, Refunds Until 2026

5/13/2026

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Federal court ruled that pandemic-era tax filing extensions remain in effect, letting taxpayers claim refunds through July 10 2026.
Ruling covers COVID-19 disaster period from Jan 20 2020 to July 10 2023 and a 60-day extension.
Experts say many failure-to-file and failure-to-pay penalties were imposed by mistake, making a two-page Form 843 a way to recover thousands.
Tax expert Nathan Goldman advises hiring a CPA to complete Form 843, noting a $500 fee can protect $10,000 refund.

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Story summary

Federal court ruled that pandemic-era tax filing extensions remain in effect, letting taxpayers claim refunds through July 10 2026.
Ruling covers COVID-19 disaster period from Jan 20 2020 to July 10 2023 and a 60-day extension.
Experts say many failure-to-file and failure-to-pay penalties were imposed by mistake, making a two-page Form 843 a way to recover thousands.
Tax expert Nathan Goldman advises hiring a CPA to complete Form 843, noting a $500 fee can protect $10,000 refund.