Tax refund delays hit certain states. Is yours one of them?

Core Insights - Taxpayers are facing potential delays in receiving refunds due to various state-level issues and the implementation of new tax breaks from President Trump's tax and spending bill [1][4][11] Tax Filing and Refund Processing - As of mid-February, the IRS had received 41,892,000 tax returns, processed 41,362,000, and issued 28,738,000 refunds [2] - Most electronic tax refunds are typically issued within 21 days, while paper returns may take up to 42 days or longer if additional review is needed [3][8] State-Specific Delays - Idaho: Refunds may be delayed by 12 to 24 weeks due to budget cuts and a reduced workforce, costing taxpayers up to $7 million in increased interest payments [4][5] - New York: Delays are reported due to issues with Intuit TurboTax software, affecting taxpayers who filed before software updates [6] - Oregon: Paper returns will not be processed until the end of March due to delays in receiving necessary tax forms from the IRS [9][10] - South Carolina: Processing times are longer than usual as the state does not conform to the new federal tax changes, leading to expected delays [11] - Washington, D.C.: Tax filing is delayed due to a legal dispute regarding the implementation of new federal tax rules, affecting both electronic and paper returns [12][13] Refund Tracking - Taxpayers can check the status of their refunds through the IRS online account or the IRS2Go mobile app, with tracking available within 24 hours for e-filed returns [14] - State refund tracking can be accessed through respective state Department of Revenue websites [15]