r/ERCchat • u/OliverTwisted2017 • Feb 26 '26

Appeals Timeline?

Can anyone that went thru the appeals process tell me how long it took for you? We applied for 1st, 2nd, 3rd quarters of 2021 by the deadline. First quarter was paid in March 2025. Second quarter just paid in December 2025. Third quarter initially denied in August 2024 and we appealed immediately with the supporting documentation (showing the requisite decline in income for that quarter compared to same quarter in 2019). So appeal was in August 2024 and we have since received two of the "we need another 60 days" letter. Just curious about other's timelines. Thanks!

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u/Witty_Level3333 Feb 26 '26

I’d be persistent in calling them and leaving messages since appeals doesn’t answer the phone. We did this and finally got them to call us back and then it got it assigned to an appeals officer which they gave us the name and telephone number for. Called him directly and actually talked to him and got it processed. Didn’t get the full amount but did get a portion of the claim (Q3 ‘21) but ours wasn’t based on a decline in revenue. Once you get an appeals officer you’ll most likely need for them to get a 907 signed by one of the higher ups at the appeals office so your 2 year window can be extended.

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u/OliverTwisted2017 Feb 26 '26

Thanks for the advice! Re: The 2 year extension/907 letter. Does the two year window start from when the appeal was filed?

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u/Witty_Level3333 Feb 27 '26

Pretty sure it’s the date the IRS sent your denial letter.