Millions of Americans still waiting on delayed tax refunds. Here's why

Income taxes were due on Monday, April 15. You either owed, or you got some money back. And while Monday was the deadline to file your income taxes, many people who filed early say they still haven't received their refund.
The IRS says most refunds are issued in less than 21 days, but some people say they've waited longer. Some people, who filed as early as possible, say they're still waiting on the IRS to process and issue their refunds.
WHAT WE FOUND
According to the IRS, 101 million people have received their federal refunds as of Friday. That's almost 1% more than this time last year.
Meanwhile, the North Carolina Department of Revenue said they started issuing tax refunds on March 18. Since then, they have issued 820,000 refunds for e-filed returns. According to NCDOR, the processing time may take longer because additional reviews have been put in place to protect people from refund fraud.
"All the federal and state agencies are stepping up their game," Steber said. #Verify #News #Money
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[@randomgamer-st1ie]

They sent all our money to Ukraine.

[@bobbythomas6106]

pretty much

[@PHS_LLC]

omg. I said the same!

[@ShermX69X]

🎯 They think we're stupid.

[@briannawoodard8650]

And Israel

[@ms.miraclewalking982]

Yup, I was just talking to my people about this. They are lying through their teeth, talking about how they need more time when they have sent people money overseas smdh.

[@joshuakimble7333]

Stop lying to the public

[@CaseOhfoodeater]

The illegals took our tax money that's the truth

[@RayRay2Tennessee]

If they lie they don't have to discuss the economy collapsing and that they don't have the funds to support Biden's spending plan...

[@RenoGibson]

I filed mines on January 29th and i have not seen anything, i don't care anymore. I don't have time for bullshit. 80 days for me

[@jooseskeptik]

Same

[@tonjagee11]

Me either lol

[@j-mar6417]

Same here

[@debbiesebold2723]

Same.

[@VistaUlloa]

Same this is bs

[@zurijames9232]

The IRS need to be banished ASAP!My hubby and I filed February 3 and today is May 14th and we still haven't received a notification or anything thing from the the IRS.SMH!

[@JohnDoe-iq3zr]

​@@dovannik32it's not just your road it belongs to every citizen in the United States, plus dont you ever think about the poor maintenance and conditions they are in even after paying for them. So I suggest we do not pay until we getting better roads.

[@ShelbiBabi_69]

@@dovannik32the roads “you pay for” much like every other tax paying citizen should be in much better condition. 👏🏻

[@edtaubeneck8662]

Still waiting since early February…….

[@quadariushinton4136]

yeah this is ridiculous. Ive been waiting since the middle of February. At 30 days, I reached out to irs and inquired about my refund. And they told me I needed to verify my identity,although i did not receive anything in the mail saying that. They transferred me over to the department to verify over the phone. I waited on hold for 30 mins, then the phone hung up . called back for 2 days and kept getting the automated message saying they couldnt take my call because of high call volume. finally called the orignial irs number back and the person tells me that since i dont have a mail out letter, i cant even verify over the phone anyway. then they give me a number to call the taxpayer assistance line and set up an appointment to go in person to verify my identity. when i called them to set the appointment. the lady looks into my file and return and says i dont need to come in and verify my identity, there aren't any flags or anything that would prompt me to verify identity. she says she doesnt know why somebody told me that, she says unfortunately its just taking a long time for them to process returns right now. WTF!!!!

[@WilliamT-zg3hv]

Wow I feel for you...

[@avrielfernandez]

I dealt with the same thing as far as the phone lines go had to wait 5 hours just to be transferred and hung up on with no call back

[@ceewoody7310]

@@avrielfernandezwhat is the number to call? When I call the 1040 number it just gives me the automated info that I see on where’s My refund

[@isaiahdavis164]

Same ... I'm still waiting

[@diligentpurpose6272]

And yet the IRS is operating on a $12.3 billion budget and wants $2 billion more next year. With $12.3 billion, they couldn't hire enough people to answer the phones?

[@Sinmaster1701]

Anyone who claims they got their refund in 21 days or less have to be lying....filed 2/27 and accepted still no updates

[@WilliamT-zg3hv]

I filed 2/14 and nothing.😞

[@daniJ27]

My husband and I filed at the time, he got his like two weeks after, it’s been two month for me.

[@jesusbaez4427]

For some yes others no, my wife filed and accepted on 3/9 refunded on 3/14, i filed and accepted on 2/26, but still no refund.

[@princearthur5532]

​@@jesusbaez4427 same 😢I wonder 🤔 where I went wrong

[@losangelespolitics5481]

Nah my mom got her tax in 6 weeks she got 6k

[@ephraimwarrior6766]

I think they need to pay a penalty for being late we would have to if filed late

[@JP-ht5vgh]

I agree with this....thought the same thing a couple of weeks ago

[@diligentpurpose6272]

Yep and that penalty needs to be paid directly to the taxpayer.

[@XTCdoll-ce1jp]

I mean, if you look up your rights, they are actually supposed to give you an interest check for any refunds that take over 90 days

[@JP-ht5vgh]

@@XTCdoll-ce1jp there’s a real big gap between 21 and 90 days

[@XTCdoll-ce1jp]

@@JP-ht5vgh I mean I’m on 94 days at this point so it’s really causing a lot of problems in my life to be honest because I’m still waiting on 2021 refund 🤷🏽‍♀️ I just keep getting the runaround keep turning in papers keep having so much to do at this point. I’ve been leaning on my parents to help me with certain things it sucks because I’m 37 years old and I’ve never needed their help before and it’s almost as if I’m lying about receiving a refund then don’t even believe me at this point. Both refunds are pretty significant also but by the time I get them, I’m in such dire need for them. It doesn’t even seem like much money at this point.

[@lokidemeticus3813]

How about government employee's don't get paid until this is resolved? Nice taste of their own bureaucratic medicine!

[@kuehnel16]

Sick of government taking my money and giving to everyone else. But drags their god damn feet refunding it .

[@MarkousMajorSurf]

They take the money no problem!

[@RayRay2Tennessee]

They also give it away to foreigners, corporations, and politicians, no problem.

[@diligentpurpose6272]

@@RayRay2Tennessee the IRS doesn't do that. Stop playing.

[@RayRay2Tennessee]

@@diligentpurpose6272 The IRS takes money and disburses it into programs that fund everything. Those programs give grants and loans, to Americans, foreigners, corporations, and support those unable or unwilling to work. The government produces nothing. They are only good at spending money that they steal or print. By the way, my company and personal taxes were on time and the IRS was 2 months late processing. I feel for so many still waiting... So many people in poverty, that submitted in January are still waiting.

[@troninawiggins49]

Still no federal tax return... and I wasn't late

[@trl8866]

Filed 2/2/24 ... CP05 Notice letter dated 3/18 recvd 3/25. Letter states still reviewing and it could take up to 60 days. So disappointing! Never had any problem getting a refund in the year's filing. I received State refund one week after I filed.

[@thetruthofthematter8715]

It takes longer than 60. Sad

[@ParadiseBae]

Same! Didn’t have this problem last year & I can’t believe how long this process is taking

[@ethanwilson1001]

I got my 3rd letter of the same today. Filed 3/14. The runaround is real. I"m really needing the money as a single dad of two (custodial parent) and a lot of things are waiting on this return to show. Half my life wasted away now, and the IRS still sends me this notice. I guess they really don't have the money and this is how they cover it up.

[@DollahAkhUdjaSeneb]

Ukrain and immigrants have our money

[@nedjar838]

You forgot the Zionests state of terror isreal

[@ms.miraclewalking982]

Yup 💯💯💯💯

[@krunchyt4co293]

I owed 60 dollars this year and they were quick to send me that invoice

[@darianjohnston1658]

They know if they "delay" the returns, certain people aren't even going to fight to claim their return. Mo' tax dollas for Israel!

[@aakashk530]

Make them wait

[@ShelbiBabi_69]

EXACTLY! 💯

[@viper1978cobra]

Ex cons got there tax money before me and I'm still waiting

[@g.t.richardson6311]

Quit making excuses, this year may be worse than 2020 and 2021

[@matthewkuhl79]

So that major budget increase for the IRS was totally worth it.

[@lokidemeticus3813]

Next year, how about we defund the IRS. Completely. See how that works... :)

[@sarahsmith3682]

Seriously. WTF did they even do with it? Whatever they're doing this year is way worse JFC

[@tonjagee11]

Over 60 days for me now 😢

[@OrlandoFl407]

Same boat

[@tonjagee11]

@@OrlandoFl407 this crazy

[@SUNNYLEO24]

Any updates?

[@mayaandlittlelou]

70 days for us

[@ZAIBYR]

First time in my life it’s ever been delayed like this. I always file early and electronically to supposedly avoid these scenarios. I received my state refund quickly, with no issues. Then ammended and paid both state and federal what was rightly owed. It was accepted, there’s nothing to audit, nothing owed, and it’s been MONTHS. Why do we have to pay for a government that doesn’t protect its people and funnels money to God knows where? Why the huge budget increase for the IRS to “hire more auditors”? Who are you auditing? Surely it’s not the millions of non-taxing paying individuals flooding the country. No, that would make too much sense 🙄

[@mamaismama5124]

What do you mean by it was accepted? Please

[@ZAIBYR]

@@mamaismama5124 When you e-file you get a text notification or email telling you when your state or federal IRS return was accepted. After that you would normally wait a few weeks to receive your refund(s) via whatever direct deposit you have arranged with your tax filer. “Accepted” generally means you can count on your refund to be issued. Apparently this year, that’s no longer the case.

[@mamaismama5124]

@@ZAIBYR oh My God thank you so much , that’s why I was so confuse ! I thought when you are accepted you have to wait again the irs check your return to get approve, accepted means the verify and everything is fine and wait for next your refund to be send . Thank you very much .but the refund takes time 🥹yes .

[@ZAIBYR]

@@mamaismama5124 Usually, yes, unless there is an issue or you receive a letter from them. I’m not sure what is taking them so long this year. That’s why we’re all here watching this 😓. Hope you get your refund. Don’t stress too much about it.

[@mamaismama5124]

@@ZAIBYR Thank you so so much I really really really appreciate your encouragement… God bless you 🙏🏽

[@ethy67]

Millions of Americans still waiting on delayed tax refunds. But I bet that 🇺🇦, 🇮🇱 & 🇹🇼 get theirs when it comes to funding real fast! The IRS is a SICK JOKE!

[@KT-wl8lj]

64 days my friend. I'm sorry. this has been a inconvenience. I'm going to write the Senator today. They seems to be the only source pushing for returns. So far I know over 20 personnel that have waited as long as us and now they have returns due to intervention. Might be a good idea 💡

[@Tannabdat1]

Hey, did you receive a follow up when you wrote your letter to the senator?

[@KT-wl8lj]

@Tannabdat1 I did family. Not only that I got ahold of the TAS located in the IRS. They pushing it through as we speak. Found out that the IRS is sitting on many middle class working Americans money.

[@aff65-p8z]

Yes 60 days review is more like 120 days review for some..but to give other countries billions it takes less time. I payed alot in taxes this year but i have to wait 120 days go figure..

[@MC-cs8rz]

Sent in February and told from irs it still hasn’t been reviewed smh .

[@myownfamilynow]

I filled mine on January 30 2024 and spoke with a representative yesterday may 21 2024 and they told me they are still processing my refund and to call them back July 23 to find out where they're at in processing my refund. Freaking ridiculous.

[@LuzRivera-nn3hc]

What number did you call

[@vickywilcox3910]

Today is May 25, 2024. I filed my taxes in mid-February. The where's my refund changed 2 weeks ago to stage 5, needs further review. Why? And how much longer do you think it will be until I can find out if and when I am going to receive them? Would you happen to know where I go from here?

[@holinessorhell1964]

Over 60 days.. I'd say they are a little late

[@harryle6273]

I filed Feb 12th. I have not gotten. Just called last Friday 19th. They told me have to wait 10 to 12 week starting Monnday 22nd. If within that time get nothing, call them back 😂😂

[@sarahsmith3682]

@@harryle6273 Wow, that's infuriating

[@Altus-Excelsior]

Doesn’t make a damn when you send it in. Sent mine March 18th. A basic W2. I’ve had the majority of people in my work place receive theirs and 2 of them filed AFTER me with MORE than a w2. Oh, try and hold money from them(irs) though and see what happens.

[@ernestburelle2035]

I DON'T THINK THE IRS SHOULD BE CONCERNED ABOUT THE SMALL FISH, & START CONCERNING THEMSELVES WITH CEO'S & UPPER MANAGEMENT OF THESE BIG BANKS, BIG CRIMES BIG MONEYS, READ BELOW

[@cyrusmufc2914]

I haven't gotten mine from last year and the website keeps saying it's still processing and I can't get nowhere with anyone

[@nanceenurse]

Go to the IRS advocate service and file for an advocate, which may help.

[@muten_chimp_roshi_7976]

Already got my state taxes but not my federal still waiting had some bs about verifying my identity I need and want that money its been a few weeks since then I got bills to pay n debts to repay I'm on medical leave from work money ain't abundant rn like come on

[@maureenblazer9000]

Lies

[@EhDoh-zd3jn]

Mine is more than three months now . I wanna cry so bad

[@troninawiggins49]

I am struggling and need mine soooo bad but they can just give money to Ukraine it's bullshit!!!

[@user-qh4ni1hq6n]

I filed the Federal on April 14 by mail, and still nothing. State yes. Is this common?

[@reddrum9716]

This year is crazy I filed 2/2 and still waiting haven’t received any notices wth is going on

[@Mimi-jw6to]

Been waiting for 4 months and nothing yet 😢 how long more do i need to wait

[@randomgamer-st1ie]

Filed my federal return March 9th, still says received. Can't talk to a human on the phone.

[@randomgamer-st1ie]

Update: just got a letter after 6 weeks, says it's under further review & wait 60 days before calling. I'm single with standard deduction & 1 W2. What's to review?

[@sarahsmith3682]

@@randomgamer-st1ie That's so ridiculous. What are they even doing?

[@daveyjones03]

I filed 2/12, still haven’t received my IRS Federal Refund. Totally unacceptable.

[@monarchcurl]

I’m curious… any update? 👀

[@WyattDohrwardt]

I filed in January right away...still waiting over 120 days later. No response from IRS they hung up on me when I called and asked about it.

[@LaMusadelAmor]

I filed mine since March. Website still says nothing has been received. How? It was sent electronically! This is how it starts: the crumbling of the USA. They can't pay their own people anymore. SMH!

[@Kayotooo]

Over 21 days still being processed filed direct deposit going homeless and I needed this money im the only one working in my house hold so everyone is depending on me including my parents and I’m just so over This.

[@ejay4122]

Did mine February and still waiting

[@mrfallout9796]

I filed Feb 10th and still no refund, 4 months now. IRS is super ridiculous, they don't answer phones or emails.

[@monarchcurl]

I’m curious if you’ve received yours yet? 👀

[@rivbou21]

I'm still waiting on a tax refund from 2022, thanks to the kids dad's screwup and me having to file by mail. Sent them in 3 times 6 months apart and still nothing. Got tracking n they received them all. Got state no problem but federal still nothing.

[@michaelknaub3625]

How long does an amended return take. Ive been waiting 13 weeks now. My first one was thrown out (incomplete) my accountant swears otherwise. About a year now being tousands in "debt". Now they want my house. Their Incompetence is a mask.

[@g.t.richardson6311]

Literally could be years

[@TheodoreBakes]

They say 16 weeks minimum smh

[@382Luis]

Still waiting and I’ve got a solar tax incentive due that I’m supposed to pay the solar financing company in 2 weeks…really getting boned here.

[@zamakay8041]

Efiled on January 18 and still waiting

[@BlackAnt27]

Accepted 1/22. Got a letter saying wait 60 days in march. Called last week to see if there was anything they needed from me and they said wait 120 days. These IRS clowns are lying.

[@mamaismama5124]

What is means when your return is accepted please?

[@BlackAnt27]

@@mamaismama5124 it means they have it. However it does NOT mean they have processed it yet, or approved it. So it’s in limbo until they get around to it.

[@mamaismama5124]

@@BlackAnt27 thank you so much 🙏🏽

[@princearthur5532]

Mine I mailed it and they can't even find the letter 😅

[@mamaismama5124]

@@princearthur5532 😢😂😂

[@cryptochannel7751]

I’m still waiting for my State refund it’s been 45 days.

[@andrewjohnson1893]

It's been just over 90 days. Still nothing

[@Jaiden_Anime_Shuns]

Was supposed to get money 3/19/24. Still haven't got it

[@MichelleHoltsourcingdiva]

going on almost 90 days for us

[@debbiesebold2723]

Same here.

[@MichelleHoltsourcingdiva]

@@debbiesebold2723 I am contacting a Tax advocate this week we are at 98 days

[@genesisyamat1255]

same

[@Aawd695]

IF THE FED IRS DONT TAKE ACTION TO SEND MY FED TAX REFUND CLAIM BEFORE THE END OF SEPTEMBER, I WILL BE FORCE TO FILE A SUIT WITH U. S. DISTRICT COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS. After 6 months of tax refund denial by the fed IRS, anyone can file a suit on them.

[@LuzRivera-nn3hc]

How would one go about that ? Cause I filled March 13 and I still haven’t received anything which is so unbelievable to me smh 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@Aawd695]

@@LuzRivera-nn3hc I filled March 5, and I just received my fed refund before July 4. Had I not and had it pass 6 months, I would be hiring a federal law firm that specifically deals with federal refund denial.

[@Aawd695]

@@LuzRivera-nn3hc btw it came with interest almost $200 since it wasn’t on time for them to send it to me.

[@LuzRivera-nn3hc]

@@Aawd695 oh that’s awesome 👏

[@stellabrown4885]

Im over 80 days they said june 12th for me

[@jessil2946]

They actually gave you a date?

[@alekzandrialatimer5761]

Filed in January and it is now june..... wtf

[@99centstoreful]

Did mine February, still waiting. Im not even going to bother calling them just to have them tell me 365 days lol

[@balentinecarmen7774]

This has got to be one of the biggest bullshit news stories. This is the first year (in many years) that I am due a refund and it has been a delay for at least four (4) months. That's extreme and absurd.

[@Likerios22244]

It’s been a literal year bro

[@ParadiseBae]

The IRS is on crack! I can’t even begin to express how inconvenient this BS is! They cause hardship that could’ve been avoided & that should’ve never happened to begin with. Never had this issue before 2024, & it couldn’t have come at a worse time than summer break!!! I don’t even want to pay taxes! But since we do, people depend on the money that’s rightfully due to them in a TIMELY manner. The same way they have a due date, but where’s ours?? They’re not even keeping us informed about the money that THEY owe US, it’s basically F*ck us! I hate it here!!

[@user-qs5hz4mf3p]

They say what they what they want 2 say

[@Mrswissblue]

"A little longer"😂😢

[@troninawiggins49]

Bullshit, if they have money to "give" Ukraine... they have money to give us our damn money!!! I did my taxes in Feb and still haven't received them!!!

[@DMarks-mf1db]

1/19...Wtf???

[@user-py7zg4yn2b]

There’s a plaza in Ponce, Puerto Rico… There’s an IRS office inside of this plaza… They relocated to where the security offices was… In the last 2 to 3 weeks… I found a specific partially Mexican individual that works for the IRS that actually also has connections to the Mexican military and the relevance of the specific location to that also ties back to Minneapolis, Minnesota cyber crimes unit in the FBI… Oddly enough I think there’s a ginormous scandal between the three… Using outside resources of the United States of America… In my own obvious independent research project… They have been going around state federal and local laws in the state of Michigan for their own capital gain from Ponce to the State Of Michigan… the names of the people remain anonymous… I know exactly who they are. They know exactly who I am.

[@br0adwai_483]

I still ain't got mines

[@ShelbiBabi_69]

Going on 120 days waiting & nobody provides any information other than it was “sitting in the errors department” & nobody knows why that happened. 🤔 Uncle Sam is quick to take their deductions on wages & quick to make people pay when they’ve increased their tax bracket BUT they can take MONTHS to process & pay out taxes when owed from the IRS to the people. This is the worst tax year I’ve ever seen! They truly need to train the IRS agents better on the customer service & research skills. I know someone that was placed on hold for 4 hours with a tax advocate, finally the phone died. DO BETTER! 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@emily.8872]

Still waiting…

[@Theoneandonlycrittur]

These trackers are bs as well

[@princearthur5532]

Can we privitize the IRS already. They are incompetence is beyond imagination

[@techwithchris007]

I'm waiting for my 2021 return

[@Gypsysoul28]

Where’s my refund is worthless

[@brianedwards2348]

Over 70 days

[@Gypsysoul28]

Filed Jan 30 it’s now AUGUST

[@yeaskrr]

wonder if it has anything to do with the money going to ukraine

[@thegamingfool524]

Its june nothing has cane

[@tamaracooper9097]

90 days for me now!

[@yaya5ya]

Lol I've been waiting since 2019 😂 and still nothing

[@selfself5559]

Everybody take off. Power in numbers

[@AliAlmajidi-]

I failing my tax February 3, and they bending 05/13/2024

[@jaimeishakirkland9123]

I am still waiting on my 2021 refund.

[@99centstoreful]

That's sad

[@JP-ht5vgh]

Still waiting on mine as well. Maybe if I move to Ukraine i'll get it sooner smh....

[@hartwalker70]

I just getting refund only 18 dollars is that joke! Anyone tell me?

[@mamaismama5124]

😂😂😂 sorry

[@denahzerr7817]

Complete Bullshit

[@Lele-lq3tx]

68 days

[@michaelclayton9981]

Your money is in Ukraine 😅

[@kuehnel16]

The problem is Dei