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Tax Strategy: The July deadline for protective refund claims for COVID tax penalties and interest

Millions of taxpayers may be potentially entitled to COVID penalty and interest relief and need to preserve that right.

You May Be Entitled to a Tax Refund From COVID. How to File a Claim by the Deadline

In order to receive a refund or abatement (reduction or elimination of a fee to be paid), taxpayers need to file a claim by the deadline of July 10, according to a recent blog post on the IRS' ...

The IRS owes millions of Americans a COVID refund — here's how to claim what is rightfully yours

Millions may miss money tied to the IRS COVID Refund Deadline 2026 Claim, set for July 10, 2026. This is not routine tax news. It stems from a federal court ruling that could unlock refunds on ...

The IRS May Owe You a ‘COVID Refund’… But You Have to Ask for It

A court ruling could unlock IRS refunds for COVID-era tax penalties and interest payments. Money; . If you paid penalties or interest on your taxes during COVID-19, yo ...
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Essential I-9 Updates: Video I-9 Document Review for Qualifying Employers, a New Form Version, and Wrapping-up COVID Form Compliance

The U.S. government has taken a huge leap forward this week in modernizing the Form I-9 process. Starting August 1, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will allow qualifying employers to ...
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Recertifying I-9 Forms Processed Under COVID Flexibilities

Question: We are recertifying I-9 Forms that were processed under the COVID exception. Since our workforce is primarily remote, can we alter the form to allow for electronic signatures? Answer: For ...