| Source | WBEZ |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Feb. 23, 2026, 12:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | Feb. 23, 2026, 12:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.wbez.org/money/2026/02/23/irs-payusatax-payment-return-refund-complaint-catalis |
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When Brendan Byrne paid his federal taxes online in 2024, he never dreamed the
payment would get so tangled up that it would take more than a year to
straighten out.
After filing his 2023 federal tax return, Byrne owed $979. The Humboldt Park
resident paid the balance through the now-defunct platfo...