Billions in Covid-Era Tax Refunds Are at Stake as US Appeals

Partner Sandy Bradford is quoted in Bloomberg Tax discussing the government’s appeal of a major decision that could affect billions in COVID-era tax refunds. In the article, Sandy explains that the Kwong ruling challenges the IRS’s reliance on administrative guidance, emphasizing that courts have rejected efforts to limit statutory relief through agency notices.

In Kwong, a federal court held that tax deadlines were suspended for the full COVID-19 disaster period through July 10, 2023, rather than the shorter timelines applied by the IRS. The decision has triggered widespread litigation and refund claims, but the government’s appeal means the scope of relief remains uncertain and will continue to develop in the courts. These developments highlight a significant, time-sensitive opportunity for taxpayers to preserve potential refund claims.

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