IRS Penalty Relief Deadline July 10, 2026: Are You Eligible for a Refund?
A claim for relief must be submitted to the IRS no later than July 10, 2026. To allow sufficient time for record review, documentation preparation, and timely filing, we asks clients seeking assistance with a potential claim to contact our office by June 27, 2026. This will provide us with adequate time to evaluate eligibility and prepare the necessary filings before the IRS deadline. Taxpayers who incurred late-filing penalties, late-payment penalties, or interest related to those penalties during the COVID-19 relief period may be entitled to relief. We encourage anyone who believes they may qualify to reach out promptly, as waiting until the final deadline could limit the time available for a thorough review and proper submission of a claim. This information is based on the federal court ruling in Kwong v. United States and subsequent guidance establishing the July 10, 2026 filing deadline. Whether a taxpayer qualifies for relief will depend on the individual facts and circumstances of their account.