Income Tax Refund Delays
Updated 2-11-12 The IRS updated their "Where's My Refund" page with the following information:
Update: We are aware that some taxpayers who have filed electronically and received an acknowledgement from the IRS are concerned when they visit "Where's My Refund" and are told that we have no information regarding their return. This is a temporary situation, and we expect to resolve the matter in a few days. At that time, taxpayers will be able to get an expected refund date when they visit "Where's My Refund."
If a taxpayer received an acknowledgment message that their e-filed tax return has been received, they can be assured that the IRS has the tax return even though "Where's My Refund" does not reflect that. Taxpayers should not call the IRS unless specifically directed by "Where's My Refund," as there is no new information to give them.
We expect the vast majority of tax refunds to continue to be issued within the historical range of 10 to 21 days. The IRS is taking steps to update information so that Where's My Refund has current information.
The IRS apologizes for any inconvenience and will provide updated information as soon as possible.
We are still getting a lot of inquiries about IRS deposits of Refunds. Below is the last information that we have received from the IRS. Many of you are seeing refunds delayed 14-21 days. The IRS does not share this information with software vendors.
http://www.irs.gov/individuals/article/0,,id=96596,00.html?portlet=106
