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Get Back the Penalties & Interest You Paid During COVID

If the IRS charged you penalties and interest on back taxes during COVID, WATAX may be able to recover those funds for you.

A recent court decision — Kwong v. IRS — established that the entire COVID-19 period (January 20, 2020 through July 10, 2023) qualified as a federal disaster, suspending penalties and interest. The IRS did not comply. Millions of taxpayers were overcharged — and you may be one of them.

The window closes July 10, 2026 for most 2015–2022 returns. Once it's gone, it's gone.

Step 1 — Find out if you qualify. WATAX pulls your IRS record, confirms your eligibility, and tells you exactly how much you may be owed. No guessing.

Step 2 — We recover it. If you qualify, we represent you directly to the IRS and get the money back — either as cash in hand or as a reduction to what you currently owe.

WATAX has already helped multiple clients cut their IRS balances significantly under this ruling. The deadline is hard. Let's find out if you're one of the millions who were overcharged — before the window closes.

You can reach our tax experts directly by calling or emailing:
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Jay Freeborne
Enrolled Agent and Tax Resolution and Compliance Expert
(866) 525-7302 or [email protected]
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Stephanie Johnston
Enrolled Agent, Tax Resolution & Expat Expert
(866) 525-7321 or [email protected]

Is 2026 the year to solve your tax issue? WATAX is ready to assist you now. Please call us at 1-888-282-4697 or email us a description of your tax issue and we'll contact you promptly.

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