A recent court ruling may affect IRS penalties you paid during 2020–2023

Hi Melissa,

Asure works with businesses on payroll and tax, and we're passing along a time-sensitive notice that may affect your business.

In a recent federal court ruling — Kwong v. United States — the court found the IRS improperly charged certain penalties and interest during the COVID period (2020–2023). Businesses that paid late-filing or late-payment penalties, or interest on them, during those years may be able to recover some of what they paid.

It isn't automatic. A claim has to be filed with the IRS, and the filing deadline is July 10, 2026. To leave time to prepare and file, the partner handling these claims asks that you start by June 27.

The full explanation — what the ruling says, who qualifies, and how to check — is on one page:

→ https://asure.adessoadvantage.com/penalty-refund

(We're linking to the details rather than attaching files.)

— The Asure Team

 *This is general information, not legal or tax advice. Claims are handled by our partner, Adesso Tax Services — an independent firm that is not a law firm and is not affiliated with the IRS. The ruling is under appeal and outcomes are not guaranteed; filing a claim preserves your right to a refund if the ruling stands. Eligibility and deadlines depend on your specific situation.