The relief is not automatic or guaranteed, and most taxpayers need to file a claim for a refund or abatement of their tax liability by July 10 to get their money back.
A North Carolina family says what should have been an enjoyable cruise turned into heartache after they were turned away at the port.
Fashion Nova is accused of blocking negative reviews of its products from being posted on its website. Now, the fast-fashion retailer will have to shell out $2.4 million in refunds as part of a settlement.
Several people told ABC7 they are out hundreds, even thousands of dollars, after buying gift cards to an Orange County spa that's now closed. Many say they feel scammed.
The new rule mandates that refunds are automatically processed by an airline if a passenger's flight is "canceled or significantly changed, and they do not accept the significantly changed flight, rebooking on an alternative flight, or alternative compensation."
Airline canceled your flight? The plane arrived hours late after a maintenance issue? The inflight Wi-Fi didn't work? New federal rules say travelers deserve cash refunds when inconvenienced by their airline - not vouchers or travel credits.