27 C.F.R. § 70.252

Current through October 31, 2024
Section 70.252 - Periods of limitation on suits by the United States

The United States may not recover any erroneous refund by civil action under section 7405 of the Internal Revenue Code unless such action is begun within 2 years after the making of such refund. However, if any part of the refund was induced by fraud or misrepresentation of a material fact, the action to recover the erroneous refund may be brought at any time within 5 years from the date the refund was made.

27 C.F.R. §70.252

26 U.S.C. 6532

T.D. ATF-251, 52 FR 19314, 5/22/1987. Redesignated by T.D. ATF-301, 55 FR 47606, 11/14/1990