Money Digest on MSN

The COVID refund that could put real money back in your pocket

Thanks to a federal court ruling from late 2025, some taxpayers may be eligible for a refund related to their COVID-19-era returns and payments.
Investopedia

Are You Expecting a Check from the Government? Fact-Checking Stimulus Payment Claims for February 2026

Terry Lane is a writer for Investopedia with 25 years of experience in journalism and communications. He covers personal finance, Congress, government regulations, and economics. MargJohnsonVA / Getty ...
Eagles Wire

Does the IRS owe you a COVID-19 refund? What NC taxpayers should know

Some taxpayers may be eligible for refunds on penalties and interest charged during the COVID-19 pandemic. The deadline to file a protective claim for a potential pandemic-related refund is July 10, ...
WTVD

Stimulus fight: Could your check jump to $2,000? Here's what experts are saying

PHILADELPHIA -- On Christmas Eve, there's one thing on many people's wish lists: peace on Capitol Hill. "It's just politics. It's not about the people. It's just unfortunate," said Frances McPhail of ...
ABC7 San Francisco

Got a call about claiming your COVID-19 stimulus check? It's a scam

RALEIGH -- Scammers are already trying to take advantage of the COVID-19 fears and claim to be calling about President Trump's stimulus package. ABC11 and the Better Business Bureau have received ...