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Quarterly IRS Interest Rates Used in Calculating Interest on Overdue Accounts and Refunds of Customs Duties

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The IRS has announced that quarterly interest rates for customs duties will remain unchanged at 7 percent for underpayments and 6–7 percent for overpayments, effective January 1, 2026. This is an administrative notice of no change from the prior quarter. The rates apply to delayed payments and refunds related to customs duties only.
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PublishedJanuary 22, 2026

This notice advises the public that the quarterly Internal Revenue Service interest rates used to calculate interest on overdue accounts (underpayments) and refunds (overpayments) of customs duties will remain the same as the previous quarter. For the calendar quarter beginning January 1, 2026, the interest rates for underpayments will be 7 percent for both corporations and non-corporations. The interest rate for overpayments will be 7 percent for non-corporations and 6 percent for corporations.

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