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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
World
Vinay Patel

Tax Refund Warning as Millions Risk Losing COVID-Era Money They Never Knew They Were Owed

Tens of millions of Americans have until 10 July 2026 to claim an unexpected tax refund for Covid-era penalties and interest (Credit: / ChatGPT AI-Generated)

Millions of Americans have less than a week to secure a surprising financial windfall that many do not even realise exists.

A looming federal deadline means anyone who misses this final window will permanently forfeit their right to a massive pool of unclaimed relief funds. With tens of millions of taxpayers potentially eligible, time is rapidly running out to clear the final administrative hurdle and secure what could be a significant payout.

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