27 C.F.R. § 70.252 Periods of limitaion on suits by the United States.
Title 27 - Alcohol, Tobacco Products and Firearms
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. (26 U.S.C. 6532) [T.D. ATF–251, 52 FR 19314, May 22, 1987. Redesignated by T.D. ATF–301, 55 FR 47606, Nov. 14, 1990]
Title 27: Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms
PART 70—PROCEDURE AND ADMINISTRATION
Subpart D—Collection of Excise and Special (Occupational) Tax
Limitations
§ 70.252 Periods of limitaion on suits by the United States.