Like almost every president who preceded him, Lincoln's actions at the time were somewhat controversial. Some of his most controversial decisions might actually be considered now to be abuses of the Presidential power.
When you find that you need to amend a tax return, you need to make sure the statute of limitations on filing one hasn't run out. The statute of limitations, or time allowed for the action, on getting a refund from an amended tax return is three years.
How long does IRS have to pay a refund on an amended return? I have contacted the National Tax Payers Advocate and received different answers. The problem is that it has been five months now since I filed an amended return for a refund and we have had no communication from the IRS. It just sits in examination for review since April, 22, 2008 with no activity or release for payment.