You May Be Owed Money Back for IRS Penalties You Already Paid and Didn’t Know Could Be Recovered
A federal court ruling may allow taxpayers to recover IRS penalties they paid, and many are just now discovering they qualify.
Deadline to file expires July 10, 2026
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Your Rights Under Kwong v. United States
See how the Kwong ruling may help you recover IRS penalties paid during the COVID filing extension period.
The Kwong Ruling
In Kwong v. United States, the Court of Federal Claims interpreted IRC Section 7508A(d) to extend certain federal tax deadlines during the COVID disaster period.
This ruling may create refund opportunities for taxpayers who paid certain IRS failure to file or failure to pay penalties during that timeframe.
Who May Qualify
You may qualify if you filed during the COVID extension period and paid IRS penalties tied to those filings.
The key factors are when your return was filed and whether failure to file or failure to pay penalties were charged.
Outcomes
If your case qualifies, you may be able to recover IRS penalties you already paid through a refund claim.
Every case depends on your filing timeline, penalty history, and IRS records.
Deadline: July 10, 2026
Refund claims must be filed before the statute of limitations closes. For many affected taxpayers, the deadline is July 10, 2026.
Waiting too long could mean losing the opportunity to recover penalties already paid.
How It Works
Check your eligibility in under a minute to see if you may qualify for a refund of IRS penalties paid during the COVID extension period.
Quick Eligibility Check
Answer a few simple questions about your filing timeline and IRS penalties paid.
Case Review
We review your information to determine if your case may qualify under the Kwong ruling.
Claim Guidance
If eligible, we guide you through your next steps and refund options.
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Michael R.
Houston, TX
"I figured the IRS penalties I paid were done and over with. I didn’t know there could still be options. Thuy’s team explained everything in a way that made sense."
Sandra L.
Sugar Land, TX
"I thought everything was already settled. After speaking with their team, I learned I still qualified to recover money. They made the process clear and easy to understand."
David M.
Pearland, TX
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you check your eligibility
Can I qualify if I already paid the IRS?
Yes. If you paid IRS penalties during the COVID tax filing extension period, you may still qualify to request a review and potentially recover money.
What if I filed late?
Filing late may still qualify depending on when your return was filed and whether penalties were assessed during that period.
Does it matter if my CPA filed for me?
No. If penalties were paid during the eligible period, you may still qualify regardless of who filed your return.
What if I’m not sure if I qualify?
That’s exactly what the eligibility check is for. It only takes a couple minutes to find out.
How long does the review process take?
Most eligibility reviews take just a few minutes. If your case may qualify, our team will guide you through the next steps and help you understand your refund options.