The relief is not automatic or guaranteed, and most taxpayers need to file a claim for a refund or abatement of their tax liability by July 10 to get their money back.
Airline canceled your flight? The plane arrived hours late after a maintenance issue? The inflight Wi-Fi didn't work? New federal rules say travelers deserve cash refunds when inconvenienced by their airline - not vouchers or travel credits.
The grocer said they've removed the cookies of concern from their shelves, and they have been destroyed.
The IRS estimates that almost $1.5 billion in refunds remain unclaimed.
Patricia Dugas loved going to Paris with her daughter, but a stage 4 stomach cancer diagnosis put that trip on hold. Now four months after her daughter's death, Air France's refusal for a refund has added to the pain.
The IRS estimates more than 135,000 taxpayers in Texas alone are owed some of the $1.5 billion total, with an average refund of $924.