Letter 707C is a refund delay letter. Its IRS title is "Refund / Return Delayed in Processing; Refund Forthcoming." It tells you two things: your refund, or the return it comes from, is taking longer than normal, and the refund is still coming.
Why You Got It
The IRS sends this letter when a refund is being held up but isn't being denied. It is also used after the IRS corrects something on an account, such as moving a payment or credit to the right tax period, when that correction produces a refund.
What to Do
- Read the whole letter. If it asks for anything, send it by the date shown.
- Don't file a second return for the same year to speed things up. A duplicate return creates more delay.
- Keep the letter with your tax records for that year.
- If the refund doesn't arrive in the time the letter gives, call the number on your letter.
Will You Get the Full Amount?
A refund can still be applied to other federal tax you owe before it reaches you. If that happens, the IRS sends a separate notice explaining the offset.
When to Get Help
Most people who get a 707C just need to wait. If months pass with no refund and no explanation, or you get a different letter saying the refund is being reduced or reviewed, that's the point to have someone look at your account transcript.
If your refund has been delayed for months and you want someone to look at your account, call us at (813) 229-7100.