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February 26, 2026

Spotlight: Held Hostage: ERC Refund Disputes with Third-Party Payers

Many businesses use Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs) to handle their taxes. Because these organizations often file taxes under their EIN rather than yours, your refund goes to them first. This "middleman" structure has created a massive bottleneck, leaving many business owners "held hostage" by slow responses, hidden fees, or missing interest payments.

What You’ll Learn:

  • The Middleman Map: Understanding why your refund went to your provider instead of you.
  • The "Interest" Issue: Why you might be missing out on extra money the government owes you (statutory interest).
  • Leverage Strategies: How to get your provider to communicate and release your funds.‍
  • Your Legal Rights: The difference between "certified" providers and traditional ones, and why that distinction is your best weapon.
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Jacob Langley
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Peter Haukebo
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