IRS check error prevents woman from cashing tax refund

A woman named Myrna Hoffman was unable to cash her $11,000 tax refund check due to a typo by the IRS. The check only included her first name and a percent sign, lacking her last name. Myrna's daughter, Debra, faced months of delays as the IRS took time to correct the error. After reaching out to a local news station for help, the IRS finally issued a corrected check to Myrna. Tax season for 2025 began on January 27, with a filing deadline of April 15. Taxpayers can request an extension until October 15 if needed.