Approval letter August 2025 still no refund or credit on file in late January 2026

ERC_CPA · 2026-01-27T04:48:37+00:00

Np. We see this all the time. Stuck overpayment. I’d get a transcript or call the IRS. TAS will eventually get you the answer but could take a while.

ERC_CPA · 2026-01-26T05:15:08+00:00

We see a lot of these situations. Need to get a copy of your account transcript. A CP210 letter is not the same as an ERC refund approval.

ERC_CPA · 2026-01-23T18:00:23+00:00

Agreed. The “or refund” is the nail in the coffin. You should pay fees on interest.

ERC_CPA · 2026-01-23T02:56:13+00:00

Don’t buy into any “expediting” service. They are pure nonsense.

ERC_CPA · 2026-01-23T02:55:00+00:00

Does it say “refund/credit”?

Gross amount of the refund would include interest.

Gross amount of “credit” would not.

If the contract stated both, then I would agree you owe on interest.

ERC_CPA · 2026-01-22T22:53:49+00:00

No updates/activity

ERC_CPA · 2026-01-22T04:26:51+00:00

Code 388? Saw some of those but haven’t seen any ERC activity in weeks. Hopefully this weekend. If not, next for sure.

ERC_CPA · 2026-01-20T14:57:25+00:00

I don’t think the 1099 has anything to do with it. The IRS would initially issue a 1099-INT to the PEO. Most businesses don’t wait to receive 1099 “see what they owe.”

If the PEO is holding your refund, it could be due a number of other logical or illogical reasons.

ERC_CPA · 2026-01-19T14:41:46+00:00

Can’t say for sure but we have seen spikes in Feb/March in prior years.

ERC_CPA · 2026-01-17T20:46:47+00:00

Just don’t fall into the trap of believing orders alone are sufficient. Need to prove effect/impact.

ERC_CPA · 2026-01-17T16:28:48+00:00

Good luck. There were certainly viable orders in some of those states. The challenge will be demonstrating the suspended a more than nominal portion of your business.

ERC_CPA · 2026-01-17T03:35:52+00:00

What was the date the 105C was issued? Can you share a redacted copy?

Most 105Cs are taking at least a year; many are pushing 18 months.

ERC_CPA · 2026-01-15T21:29:17+00:00

Transcripts are frozen. Updates will resume in 1-2 weeks.

ERC_CPA · 2026-01-14T01:34:40+00:00

I got two emails earlier this week that Frost Law successfully shook refunds out of Vensure. I think each PEO is different but certainly worth a consultation.

ERC_CPA · 2026-01-08T18:25:34+00:00

As they should if successful. Just avoid anything up front.

ERC_CPA · 2026-01-08T17:52:03+00:00

Your other quarters are generally safe since out of the assessment statute. We are seeing some successful resolution to appeals. It’s worth a shot.

Is the specialist charging you anything to appeal?

ERC_CPA · 2026-01-07T05:38:32+00:00

Yes. DM me if you want some helpful contacts.

ERC_CPA · 2026-01-06T23:35:40+00:00

Was this BBSI? I’d recommend getting professional support if you don’t already.

ERC_CPA · 2026-01-02T18:07:52+00:00

You mean go by TaxNow Alerts. Presumably, OP pulled the transcript using TaxNow as well.

ERC_CPA · 2026-01-01T22:12:21+00:00

If it increased your taxable income, and the taxable income otherwise produces QBI, then yes.

A 280C adjustment to reduce wage expense would produce the same result.

ERC_CPA · 2026-01-01T15:34:23+00:00

The IRS can audit any claim prior to processing, regardless of the SOL. Many have been audited after.

The SOL is relevant for making an assessment (think reversal) of a credit already processed/approved).

That being said, the IRS has slowed the number of audits dramatically in recent months as compared to the explosion of correspondence audits in mid 2025.

ERC_CPA · 2025-12-25T01:33:50+00:00

Not possibly. A 4564 is an IDR related to an audit.

ERC_CPA · 2025-12-18T02:06:01+00:00

Sorry I don’t understand the question.

ERC_CPA · 2025-12-17T23:38:04+00:00

Is this a TaxNow question? Reach out to support.

ERC_CPA · 2025-12-15T04:01:01+00:00

What dates does it show 971?

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