Botched online tax payment left Humboldt Park man waiting nearly 2 years for a fix

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...