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(NewsNation) — If you’re an American eagerly anticipating a tax refund, patience might be essential if you reside in certain locations. Specifically, individuals in four states, along with Washington, D.C., could experience delays in receiving their state tax refunds.
These states have already cautioned residents about potential holdups in processing state tax returns due to various complications.
Oregon, for instance, is not starting to process paper tax returns until the month’s end, with refunds not expected to be distributed until April. This postponement arises because the IRS has been tardy in supplying the necessary tax forms and data required for computer programming.
Meanwhile, in South Carolina, state tax return processing might be slower due to the state’s non-compliance with former President Donald Trump’s tax initiative known as the One Big Beautiful Bill.
In South Carolina, state returns may be delayed because the state is not in compliance with President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill.
Taxpayers are reminded to check their returns carefully, to add back money that is deducted federally but not by the state. That includes deductions on overtime pay, tips, an additional senior deduction, auto loan interest and more.
Filers in New York may also face delays if they used Intuit Turbo Tax, as an error may have prevented filing and delayed processing of some returns. The error was fixed.
In Idaho, budget cuts and a delay in conforming to federal tax laws mean state tax refunds may be delayed.
Finally, in Washington, D.C., a fight with the federal government is slowing things down. The district voted not to conform to federal tax laws, but Congress reversed the decision.
The legal battle over which set of tax rules to follow may delay returns, and depending on who wins, some residents may need to refile.