The IRS may owe you COVID-era refunds, but the deadline to claim is fast approaching. Here's how to check, and how to claim.

The IRS expanded its CP53E guidance with fresh information on QR code security, online account access problems, and how taxpayers can confirm successful bank account updates.

Most refunds arrive within 21 days after the IRS accepts an electronic return, the agency says. The timing of your refund may change for amended returns, errors, or if you claim the Earned Income Tax Credit or Child Tax Credit. If you e-filed, you can usually check your refund status within 24 hours using the IRS' " Where's My Refund? " tool.

Tens of millions of taxpayers could be entitled to COVID-related refunds from the IRS. However, the time to claim your money is running out. The refunds stem from a February federal court ruling that expanded the scope of a specific tax code provision regarding changes to tax deadlines during disasters,

The president has said since 2016 he can't release his taxes due to ongoing IRS reviews. With those gone, watchdogs say he's run out of excuses.