The IRS may owe COVID-era refunds to tens of millions of taxpayers. Here’s who could qualify

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Tens of millions of taxpayers may be able to get money back from the IRS for certain penalties and interest they were charged during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a recent blog post from National Taxpayer Advocate’s Erin M. Collins.

But the refunds are not automatic, and most taxpayers who may qualify need to file a claim by July 10.