A federal court ruling could let millions of Americans claim COVID-era refunds tied to tax returns from 2019 to 2022. The IRS COVID Refund Deadline 2026 Claim is set for July 10, 2026, and may cover not just amounts paid but also penalties and interest assessed during the COVID-19 period. Many eligible taxpayers reportedly still don’t realize they could receive money back.
The IRS has extended the federal tax filing deadline for eligible Washington residents and businesses affected by severe weather under a FEMA disaster declaration. Instead of the usual timeline, qualifying taxpayers get until August 15, 2026 to file. The update also lands as Americans nationwide look toward an average refund of about $1,700, often used for essentials like rent and groceries.
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Reporting by The Intercept says the IRS has been using Palantir’s software since at least 2018 to support investigations into financial crimes. The claim places Palantir’s analytics tools inside a core federal enforcement workflow for years, raising questions about how the technology is deployed and what oversight accompanies its use in high-stakes cases.
IRS officers are stepping into top roles that long belonged to IAS leaders, signaling a major shift in India’s bureaucratic power map. Appointments including Election Commissioner, Central Vigilance Commissioner, and Enforcement Directorate chief underscore how tax leadership is gaining influence across governance, oversight, and enforcement—quietly challenging the IAS’s traditional dominance.
A 22-year-old daughter of a senior IRS officer was found dead at her home in southeast Delhi’s East of Kailash. Police allege she was raped and strangled using a charging cable before being killed by a domestic helper recently fired from his job. Investigators are piecing together the timeline and circumstances behind the attack.
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