The IRS May Owe You Money.

Easaly is a tax technology platform founded by a tax attorney and fintech expert. We use the Kwong v. United States court ruling to calculate penalties and interest the IRS should not have charged on your account during the COVID disaster period, and we prepare the IRS forms you need to claim that relief.

Kwong v. United States is a 2025 federal court decision that held the IRS was required by law to suspend certain tax deadlines during the COVID-19 national disaster period, from January 20, 2020 through July 10, 2023. As a result, penalties and interest charged during that window may be eligible for abatement or refund.

The ruling in Kwong v. United States is broad. Any tax year where your return’s original due date fell within the federal disaster period — January 20, 2020 through July 10, 2023 — may qualify for penalty and interest abatement under I.R.C. § 7508A. For most taxpayers, that means tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022 are potentially covered, though earlier or later periods could apply depending on your specific filing history.

What this tool analyzes: This application focuses on tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022 — the years most commonly affected. We analyze each year individually using your IRS transcripts to identify what you may be owed. Other periods are not reviewed or calculated here.

If you believe a tax year outside this window may qualify, a tax professional can help you evaluate that separately.

Yes. The IRS must have processed your tax return for us to pull your transcript and run the analysis for 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022. If you have unfiled returns, we recommend filing them first, then coming back to check your eligibility.

The Kwong ruling is a published federal court opinion. The legal basis is well established. We prepare standard IRS forms (Form 843) using the same process any tax attorney would. Every claim is backed by the specific legal authority and your actual transcript data.

We are accessing your federal tax information, which is protected by law. Identity verification ensures that only you can authorize access to your IRS account. This protects you from unauthorized access and is required before we can request your transcripts.

A valid government-issued photo ID such as a driver’s license, state ID, or passport. You’ll also take a brief selfie so the system can confirm the ID belongs to you.

Yes. Your identity is verified through Persona, the same platform used by top banks and financial institutions—bank-grade verification, not a cut-rate service. Your data is encrypted both in transit and at rest, and we never sell or share your personal information. Your data is used only to prepare and submit your refund claim, full stop.

Form 8821 is an IRS Tax Information Authorization. It gives Easaly read-only access to your IRS account transcripts. This is how we obtain the penalty and interest data needed to calculate your savings.

No. Form 8821 is not a power of attorney. It does not allow us to represent you before the IRS, file returns, make payments, or make any changes to your account. It only authorizes us to view your transcript information.

The IRS typically processes an electronically submitted 8821 within one to five business days. In some cases, particularly during busy periods, it may take longer (7–10, or even up to 30 days). We will notify you by email as soon as your transcripts are available. Since there is a deadline to file a Kwong refund claim by July 10, 2026, it is very important that you move forward as soon as possible to ensure we have time to obtain your tax records, complete the analysis, and prepare the forms so you can mail them before the deadline.

Yes. You can revoke Form 8821 at any time by submitting a written revocation to the IRS or by filing a new 8821 that supersedes the previous one. Contact our support team if you need help with this.

Our algorithm compares what the IRS actually charged on your account (penalties and interest from your transcripts) with what the IRS was legally allowed to charge under the Kwong ruling. The difference is your estimated savings.

The one-time service fee covers your personalized Kwong savings analysis, preparation of all required IRS forms (Form 843 for each eligible tax year), and detailed filing instructions. This is an Easaly service fee — not a government or IRS charge.

If our analysis shows little or no savings under $100, you’ll see that before you’re asked to pay anything.

No. Easaly charges a flat, one-time service fee. We do not take a percentage of your refund or any savings. Many tax attorneys, law firms, and other tax professionals handle these matters on a contingency basis — meaning there is little or no upfront cost, but if your claim is successful, their fee can range from 20% to 40% of your refund. With Easaly, you can file your claim in a cost-effective way and preserve your rights. If your claim is later denied or requires additional advocacy, you can still hire a tax professional at that stage.

You’ll receive a complete package including Form 843 (Claim for Refund and Request for Abatement) for each eligible tax year and step-by-step mailing instructions with the correct IRS address.

Yes. Each Form 843 requires your signature and the date. If you filed a joint return for that tax year, both spouses must sign. Wet-ink original signatures need to be on the form.

Your package includes the specific mailing address for the IRS service center that handles your account. We strongly recommend sending by USPS Certified Mail with Return Receipt Requested. This gives you proof of the date the IRS received your claim, which is important for statute of limitations purposes.

Yes. There are statutory deadlines for filing refund claims. We recommend mailing your forms as soon as possible after downloading them. All claims must be postmarked no later than July 10, 2026.

The IRS will process your claim, which typically takes several months. If approved, the IRS will remove the penalties and interest from your balance. If you have already paid the amounts in question, the IRS will issue a refund, potentially with overpayment interest.

If the IRS denies your claim, you have the right to appeal. The denial notice will explain your options. Because the Kwong ruling provides strong legal support, a well-documented claim has a solid foundation. If you need further assistance, consult a tax attorney.

No. Unlike other IRS forms, no electronic filing is available. That’s because there’s a requirement to physically sign Form 843. This need for an actual signature means the form needs to be mailed in rather than filed electronically.

Your tax information is accessible only to authorized members of the Easaly legal and technical team to ensure accurate calculations. All data is encrypted and handled in accordance with IRS Circular 230 and applicable privacy laws. We never sell, share, or disclose your information to third parties.

No, Easaly is not a law firm. It is a technology platform developed by legal and tax experts, providing self-guided form preparation.

You can reach our team by email at support@easaly.ai. We typically respond within one business day.