Five Places Experiencing the Biggest Refund Delays

While delays can occur anywhere, some states and jurisdictions are currently facing more significant issues.

1. Idaho

Taxpayers in Idaho may experience refund delays of up to six weeks.

The delays are largely connected to adjustments needed to accommodate new federal tax provisions. State officials have had to modify their systems to properly calculate certain tax breaks.

For residents expecting a refund soon, that means payments could arrive much later than normal.

2. New York

New York residents who filed early in the tax season are reporting slower-than-usual refunds.

A key issue has been third-party tax preparation software, which required updates to properly handle new tax law changes. Even after updates were released in February, some returns still required additional review.

Tax experts say ensuring your tax software is fully updated can help prevent processing problems.