Tag: Refund Claims

Our tax laws have a number of arbitrary deadlines which often result in problems for taxpayers, rather than the IRS. Late submissions usually mean that the taxpayer ends up paying more tax than they actually owe. However, there are a few timing rules that apply to the IRS, one of which involves the time frame… Continue reading The Fine Print in the IRS Refund Payment Rules

The post The Fine Print in the IRS Refund Payment Rules appeared first on Dallas Tax Attorneys | Mitchell Tax Law.

What if the IRS gets it wrong and then fails to respond to the taxpayer for several years. Can the IRS then agree with the taxpayer, but argue that the taxpayer responded late? The informal claim doctrine can help in these situations. The Chenette v. United States, No. 19-cv-02998-JCS (N.D. Cali. 2019) case provides an… Continue reading Recover Money Paid to the IRS in Error

The post Recover Money Paid to the IRS in Error appeared first on Dallas Tax Attorneys | Mitchell Tax Law.