This is a final reminder that the strict deadline to file a protective claim for a refund or abatement is July 10, 2026. If this deadline is missed, the right to request a reduction or refund may be lost forever.
As discussed in our emails on June 2 and 16, 2026, you may qualify for a refund or reduction of IRS penalties and interest connected to COVID-19 tax relief changes under Kwong vs United States. In that case, the U.S. Court of Federal Claims ruled that a disaster relief statute automatically postponed many federal tax deadlines from January 20, 2020, through July 11, 2023.
This opportunity may affect taxpayers who:
– Filed tax returns for 2019, 2020, 2021, or 2022;
– Owed money with the return;
– Did not pay by the IRS deadlines at the time; and
– Were charged penalties or interest during the COVID relief period.
Even if you still owe money to the IRS for these years, you may still qualify for a reduction of the penalties and interest assessed during that period. Please note that the IRS has appealed this court decision, and there is no guarantee that claims will be approved. However, if the IRS does not win the appeal, only taxpayers who have submitted protective claims will be eligible for relief.
Our office or other tax professionals can review your IRS records to see if you qualify. Please advise if you would like us to assist you with this filing.
Hiring a tax resolution expert is the best action a taxpayer could take in a tax matter before the IRS or a state tax authority.
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