Are you eligible for the COVID tax refund? That's the question many Americans are asking as the July 10 deadline approaches. It's not a new stimulus check. But it could protect your right to recover IRS penalties or interest paid during the pandemic. Here's who may qualify and why waiting could cost you.

Are you eligible for the COVID tax refund? That's the question many Americans are asking as the July 10 deadline approaches. It's not a new stimulus check. But it could protect…

You can now file for COVID-related tax refunds online. But the IRS deadline to claim your money is July 10. So, act fast.

IRS has opened online filing for COVID tax refund claims using Form 843. Check who qualifies, what refunds cover, and why the July 10 deadline matters.

Here's how to know if you qualify, and how to make a claim