Notice code 99 — A refund cannot be sent to you at this time for the part of the refundable Energy Credit you reporte…

A refund cannot be sent to you at this time for the part of the refundable Energy Credit you reported on Form 3468 that is more than the tax you owe. Congress must approve the funding, but as soon as the appropriation is made the refund of this credit will be sent to you or applied against any taxes you still owe.

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A refund cannot be sent to you at this time for the part of the refundable Energy Credit you reported on Form 3468 that is more than the tax you owe. Congress must approve the funding, but as soon as the appropriation is made the refund of this credit will be sent to you or applied against any taxes you still owe.