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ARTICLE · 08 JULY 2026

IRS Rolls Out Updated Extension Request Pathway For Denied ERC Refund Claims

The IRS has introduced a new administrative pathway for taxpayers facing imminent deadlines on denied Employee Retention Credit claims, allowing them to request extensions without immediately filing costly lawsuits. This development addresses the overwhelming backlog at the Independent Office of Appeals and provides relief for taxpayers caught between abandoning legitimate claims or incurring litigation expenses. Understanding eligibility requirements and submission procedures through Form 907 is essential

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Macias Gini & O'Connell
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Key Takeaways:

  • Taxpayers with denied ERC claims may now request additional time to preserve their right to pursue a refund without immediately resorting to litigation.
  • Eligible taxpayers with six months or less remaining before their two-year deadline can submit Form 907 through the IRS Document Upload Tool for consideration.
  • Acting before the statutory deadline expires is critical, as taxpayers may permanently lose the ability to recover their ERC refund claims if no extension or lawsuit is filed in time.

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On April 27, 2026, the IRS announced a new way for taxpayers to request additional time to dispute the denial of Employee Retention Credit (ERC) claims without litigation. 

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