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New York PostFederal filings show the committee refunded nearly $190,000 to donors and spent another $50,000 on legal fees in the second quarter. Cash on hand fell to roughly $11,000 after additional operating costs.
Global Vision International ceased operations at the start of July 2026. Customers who paid for overseas placements are seeking refunds through banks and liquidators.
SemaforThe department disbursed more in refunds than it collected in revenue for the second straight month. The June net outflow reached $25.5 billion after the Supreme Court struck down blanket tariffs in February.
cdc.govThe Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission received 199 complaints about fees in the first half of 2026 and launched probes into several operators. One family secured nearly $37,000 in refunds after a dementia resident was charged for unused services.
The Chinese electric vehicle maker said it sold 2025-built cars to 1265 Australian buyers as 2026 models. It agreed to provide full refunds or $1100 payments to affected customers.
biggerpockets.comA federal court ruling extended the IRS filing deadline to July 10, 2023, giving affected taxpayers until July 10, 2026, to seek refunds. The National Taxpayer Advocate said most must file a protective claim to preserve rights.
Chelsea Wang and friends focused on duty-free shopping during a late April trip. One companion purchased a Chaumet ring for 37,000 yuan after discounts and refunds. Exchange rates boosted purchasing power compared with January levels.
abcnews.go.comFederal filings show the campaign committee still owes $326,370.50, mostly refunds to donors who exceeded contribution limits. The committee has no cash on hand and has refunded $2,900 to each of Leavitt's parents.
dailykos.comThe federal government is distributing billions in tariff refunds to companies before the end of June. The payments follow a Supreme Court ruling that found the tariffs unlawful.
rediff.comUsa Today reported that July 10, 2026 is the final date for taxpayers to file protective claims with the IRS for potential refunds tied to a federal court ruling on suspended filing deadlines during the COVID-19 disaster period. The government is appealing the decision.
EngadgetSony notified customers in the UK, France, Italy and Spain that purchased Studio Canal movies will be removed from their PlayStation Store video libraries on September 1 after a licensing deal expires. The notices cover hundreds of titles and make no mention of refunds. Engadget…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewBlockchain intelligence firm AMLBotHQ reported Saturday that roughly $3.1 million in PUSD was stolen from 11 user wallets on the prediction market platform. The funds were moved from Polygon to Ethereum, and the company pledged full refunds.
pymnts.comCoindesk.com reported that hackers stole about $3.1 million in PUSD tokens from 11 user wallets on the prediction platform. The company said a compromised vendor injected malicious code and pledged full refunds to affected holders.
koreatimes.co.krPrediction market platform Polymarket said a vendor compromise allowed hackers to steal funds from users. The company stated it has contained the incident and begun refunds. PeckShield estimated losses near $3 million.
@Reuters reported that Britain's competition regulator fined StubHub UK 1.19 million dollars and ordered refunds to more than 50,000 customers. The penalties address illegal concealment of mandatory fees on tickets for gigs and sports events.
FortuneMultiple buyers reported that tickets purchased on StubHub for the Spain versus Cape Verde match could not be transferred into FIFA’s app, forcing some to accept refunds or watch from nearby bars.
bbc.co.ukHundreds of fans report last-minute cancellations from StubHub and SeatGeek for World Cup matches and concerts. Some buyers received refunds and replacement tickets after media inquiries, while others remain out of pocket for travel.
The VergeBest Buy, GameStop and other major retailers maintain written price-match policies that allow customers to receive refunds or credits when identical items sell for less shortly after purchase. The policies vary by store and product category.
The Malaysian carrier cited Middle East conflict and fuel volatility for postponing the Kuala Lumpur-Bahrain-Gatwick service originally set for June. Passengers will receive refunds or new bookings.
cnbc.comU.S. Customs and Border Protection has begun processing claims after the Supreme Court struck down tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. At least 90 publicly traded companies have disclosed plans to seek refunds totaling billions of dollars.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewA federal judge called on the Trump administration to withdraw its appeal of an order requiring full refunds of $166 billion in tariffs that the Supreme Court overturned.
The HillThe Trump administration directed federal agencies to send payments electronically, ending most paper checks for Social Security, veterans benefits, and IRS refunds. The Social Security Administration announced the change on Tuesday.
New York and six other states filed suit Tuesday to overturn a March settlement that refunded nearly $1 billion to TotalEnergies after the Interior Department canceled two offshore wind leases.
theconservativetreehouse.comNew York and six neighboring states filed suit Tuesday challenging a March agreement that refunds nearly $1 billion to TotalEnergies to cancel an offshore wind lease off New York.
The Justice Department filed to appeal a federal judge’s order requiring refunds for all importers rather than only those who sued. The move follows a Supreme Court decision striking down tariffs imposed by President Trump under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
abcnews.go.comThe administration said Friday it will appeal a federal judge's ruling that allowed all companies paying the tariffs to seek refunds. The Supreme Court had previously ruled the tariffs lacked constitutional authority.
thestreet.comCostco reported fiscal third-quarter net sales of $69.15 billion. The company said it will return federal tariff refunds to members who paid the duties.
indiatoday.intoday.inTravel providers increasingly issue credits rather than cash refunds after service failures. Consumer advocates say many vouchers go unused, allowing companies to retain the funds.
nypost.comCarnival Cruise Line canceled reservations made during a brief website error that displayed reduced prices. The company issued refunds and offered a $100 credit for rebooking by August 31.
Some importers have been unable to access the U.S. Customs and Border Protection ACE portal to file refund requests. The agency has approved $35.5 billion in refunds as of May 11.
indiatoday.intoday.inSeveral major retailers have applied for tariff refunds after President Trump stated he would remember companies that did not seek them. More than $35 billion in refunds has already been processed.
videogameschronicle.comWalmart executives stated on Thursday that the company may direct tariff refunds toward price reductions. They also noted that rising fuel costs are affecting customer spending patterns.
thestreet.comWalmart reported first-quarter results that topped revenue estimates but issued a softer outlook for the current quarter and full year. Finance chief John David Rainey said higher tax refunds had eased the impact of elevated fuel costs on shoppers so far.
newser.comChinese exports of solar cells and panels increased in April after the government ended export tax refunds on April 1. Shipments to Africa and Southeast Asia rose sharply compared with April 2025, according to Chinese customs data reported by Reuters.
Light Phone is offering its third model through a two-year contract with Noble Mobile, a network started by Andrew Yang that refunds users for lower data consumption. The arrangement removes the $699 upfront cost and eliminates the previous wait time for the device.
EngadgetA class action lawsuit filed in Seattle on Friday accuses Amazon of failing to refund customers for costs tied to tariffs that a Supreme Court ruling later found unlawful. The suit seeks recovery of hundreds of millions of dollars.
nypost.comA California woman states her estranged husband filed a joint federal tax return using her Social Security number without permission. He redirected more than $14,000 in refunds to his account while she navigates divorce and custody proceedings.
Businesses have a two-year window to challenge IRS rejections of employee retention credit claims. The IRS offers a streamlined extension process for some rejected claims.
abcnews.go.comThe IRS has set a July 10 deadline for taxpayers to file claims for refunds of interest and penalties accrued during the Covid-19 pandemic. Millions of Americans could be owed a total of billions of dollars. Filing a claim by the deadline is required to receive any owed amounts.
rte.ieFederal payments began flowing on May 12, 2026, to importers hit by tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. Small business owner Sarah Wells received $10,000 that morning. The government has approved nearly 87,000 refund requests totaling more than…
thedrinksbusiness.comVictor Schwartz, CEO of VOS Selections, received a $110,000 refund from the U.S. government. The payment follows a Supreme Court decision that invalidated tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. The Treasury Department has begun processing refunds t…
nypost.comThe company cancelled an undisclosed number of reservations after a glitch during routine IT maintenance on Saturday allowed some guests to see and book prices far below reasonable promotional fares. Affected customers received refunds and a non-transferable $100 onboard credit f…
realitytea.comFederal officials launched a new claims system in late April to process refunds for tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. The Supreme Court ruled in February that the Trump administration exceeded its authority under the 1977 law. U.S. Customs and…
ai-cio.comA group of state treasurers sent a letter seeking greater transparency in the tariff refund process after a Supreme Court ruling found certain tariffs unlawful. Importers have begun receiving refunds through a new portal, but consumers who faced higher prices have limited options…
ABC NewsOshkosh Corporation and Basic Fun received initial payments Tuesday after the Supreme Court invalidated President Donald Trump's tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. U.S. Customs and Border Protection anticipated paying $35.46 billion on 8.3 mill…
wwd.comU.S. Customs and Border Protection will begin issuing the first wave of tariff refunds to businesses on May 11, 2026. More than 330,000 importers paid a total of $166 billion in tariffs later ruled illegal by the Supreme Court. As of late April, at least 75,000 businesses had app…
New York PostA federal court ruled last November that disaster-related tax filing extensions should have applied throughout the COVID-19 pandemic period from January 2020 through July 2023. The decision could allow refunds of failure-to-file and failure-to-pay penalties assessed during that t…
The Australian Communications and Media Authority is examining emails sent by a gambling company to dormant customers that warn of inactivity fees without mentioning the BetStop service. Customers can use BetStop to close accounts and receive refunds without placing bets.
nypost.comCompanies that paid President Trump’s global tariffs have begun receiving refunds from U.S. customs authorities. The payments mark the first returns of duties collected under the tariff program. Questions remain about how businesses will use the refunded money.
The GuardianFederal agencies have begun processing tariff refunds for importers following a Supreme Court decision that struck down tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. An estimated 330,000 importers paid more than $166 billion in fees.
The Treasury Department now expects to borrow $189 billion in the April-June 2026 quarter, $79 billion more than its February projection. The increase follows weaker-than-expected cash flow, new tax breaks and tariff refunds. Bond market analyst Mark Malek described the broader d…
theedgemarkets.comThe Treasury Department now expects to borrow $189 billion in the April-June 2026 quarter, citing weaker-than-projected cash flow. The update comes as new tax breaks and tariff refunds reduce federal receipts. Bond market analysts describe the broader debt dynamics as sending an…
Bookings for tours in Europe and the Middle East fell sharply in March following the outbreak of conflict involving Iran, Israel and the United States. Industry executives reported drops of 75 to 80 per cent in the first weeks, with many travellers seeking credits rather than ref…
New York PostConsumers filed a proposed class action against Nike on Friday accusing the company of raising prices to cover tariff costs and then failing to refund those amounts after a court struck down the tariffs. The Beaverton, Oregon-based company has reported paying about $1 billion in…
qz.comSpirit Airlines said Sunday it had largely finished refunding passengers and returning crew members to their home bases after halting all flights over the weekend. The carrier cited severe financial pressures including rising fuel costs linked to the Israel-Iran war. Some passeng…
ecommercenews.euVinted has grown to an estimated 17.4 million buyers in the UK in 2024. The platform charges a mandatory buyer protection fee on every purchase that promises refunds for lost, damaged or significantly not-as-described items. Multiple users told The Independent they were denied re…
The chief executives of Nvidia, Apple and Exxon will accompany President Trump on an upcoming visit to China. The trip comes as companies seek tariff refunds after the Supreme Court ruled Trump's duties illegal in February 2025, triggering a refund portal that could cost the U.S.…
flipboard.comPhilips and Pandora said Wednesday they will apply for tariff rebates after the Supreme Court ruled President Trump's duties illegal. The refund portal could return up to $175 billion to more than 330,000 importers. Twelve of 25 CFOs surveyed plan to seek refunds but none intend…
GB NewsThe Pussycat Dolls have canceled nearly all North American dates of their PCD Forever reunion tour following disappointing ticket sales. The group will perform only one US show at the OUTLOUD Music Festival in Los Angeles on June 6, while European and UK dates proceed as planned.…
prnewswire.comA Spirit Airlines pilot received an impromptu retirement celebration from Southwest Airlines staff after his final flight was canceled due to the budget carrier's abrupt closure. The event highlighted solidarity in the aviation community amid Spirit's failure to secure federal ai…