IRS tax deadline 2026: After which date does your tax refund disappear - Key dates taxpayers should mark now

IRS holds $1.5 billion in unclaimed refunds. Your 2022 tax refund expires April 15, 2026. The IRS enforces a strict three-year window. After this date, money legally reverts to the U.S. Treasury. Military members get 180-day extensions after combat zone service. This "tolls" the refund clock. Overseas troops get automatic June 15 filing deadlines. File Form 4868 now. Protect your 2026 tax assets.