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What Happens if the IRS Wants the ERC Money Back?
Your client received the ERC money. They spent it. And now the IRS says they want it back. Here's what happens next — and how to help them fight to keep it.
October 9, 2026 · 3-4pm ET
Overview
As the IRS continues scrutinizing Employee Retention Credit claims, tax professionals are increasingly facing clients who received ERC refunds — sometimes hundreds of thousands of dollars — only to later learn the IRS believes they weren't entitled to some or all of the money. When that happens, your client is going to call you looking for answers. Join Tax Rep Network founder Eric Green for a practical, fast-paced look at what happens when the IRS comes after an ERC refund — and, more importantly, what you can do to help your client fight to keep the money. The refund may already be spent — that doesn't mean the case is over.
What we'll cover
- How the IRS can take back an ERC refund it already paid
- What notices to expect — and which ones require immediate action
- What appeal rights and procedural defenses may be available
- What happens if the IRS assesses the liability and begins collection
- What documentation you should be gathering before the fight begins
- What options exist when the taxpayer cannot repay the ERC
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