The CPA who represented the taxpayers in the examination should have filed a protective claim of refund for tax paid on the lease receipts, but by the time I got involved in the matter the statute of limitations on filing such a claim for refund had long since expired.

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If you either owed the government a substantial balance or received a significant refund, you have some work to do on the tax segment of your cash flow management.

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But if your vendors are unable to rebook the space, or, if in the case of a dress or event designer, they have spent much money or time on your wedding, they are obligated to refund only what they deem appropriate.

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