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May 28 , 2026

COVID-19 Penalty and Interest Relief: Are You Ready for the July 10 Deadline? (Arizona)


Melissa Wiley and Gray Proctor will present a webinar titled “COVID-19 Penalty and Interest Relief: Are You Ready for the July 10 Deadline?” for the State Bar of Arizona on May 28, 2026, at 12 p.m. Arizona time.

Two recent cases, Kwong and Abdo, suggest that certain penalties and interest should not have accrued during the declared COVID-19 emergency. This course covers the legal basis for interest/penalty relief under section 7508A. It also covers the procedures necessary to raise and preserve the legal grounds for relief.

Participants will learn:

    • The legal, statutory, and regulatory framework for penalty and interest refund claims under IRC section 7508A
    • Practical steps tax practitioners need to take in the next two months to raise and preserve their clients’ claims

For more information, click here.

About Melissa

Melissa focuses her practice on federal and state tax controversy, international information reporting compliance, and representing clients facing government investigations. Prior to attending law school, Melissa worked in the actuarial field, where she gained a deep understanding of data analysis, statistics, and collaboration with technical, legal, and forensic professionals. Melissa also served as an assistant general counsel at a Big Four accounting firm and has litigation experience in the U.S. Tax Court, Court of Federal Claims, and various federal district courts.

About Gray

Gray is an experienced and accomplished appellate advocate who represents clients facing both civil and criminal tax penalties. He is board-certified as an expert in appellate practice by the Florida Bar Association and accepts cases in a wide variety of disputes in addition to tax.

Speakers


Gray Proctor
Counsel

Gray Proctor

Melissa Wiley
Partner

Melissa Wiley

Washington D.C.

mwiley@kostelanetz.com