New Trump Tax Perks and Other Issues Are Slowing State Refunds in 5 Places — Here’s How To Prevent Delays

Core Insights - Taxpayers in certain states and cities, including Idaho, New York, Oregon, South Carolina, and Washington, D.C., may experience delays in state or local income tax refunds due to issues related to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) signed by President Trump [1][2] Group 1: Reasons for Delays - In South Carolina, the Department of Revenue indicated that return processing is slower than usual because the state does not conform to the OBBBA [2] - Other factors contributing to delays include budget cuts in Idaho, software issues with Intuit TurboTax, and slow processing of paper returns in Oregon [2] Group 2: Preventive Measures - Taxpayers are advised to check common problem areas specific to their state to avoid delays, such as ensuring correct deductions are included in South Carolina and verifying credits in Oregon [4] - Tracking refund status can be done through the state's Department of Revenue's "Where's My Refund" tool, requiring personal information for access [5] - E-filing is recommended as it is generally the fastest method to prevent refund delays, with significant differences in processing times between e-filed and paper returns [7][8]