Anyone have an update from North Carolina state tax refund?

Last year I waited 52 days for my NC refund even though my federal came within 2 weeks. The year before that was only 21 days for NC. Their systems seem to be more backed up this year based on what I'm seeing in the processing forums. When I checked the NC DOR website this morning, they're showing an estimated processing time of 6-8 weeks for e-filed returns with direct deposit. Paper returns are taking 12+ weeks according to their notice. Have you checked if your withholding calculations were correct? Sometimes retirement income withholding can trigger additional verification.

Just got my NC refund yesterday after waiting 7 weeks and 3 days! The NCDOR website (https://www.ncdor.gov/refund-status) was showing "processing" right up until the deposit hit my account. According to their latest update from March 29th, they're experiencing higher than normal volume this year. You need to act quickly if you want to see your money before May! The state fiscal year ends June 30th and they tend to slow down even more as they approach that deadline.

I'm in the same boat. Filed February 12th. Got federal March 1st. Still waiting on NC. Called them yesterday. They said it's normal. No issues flagged. Just backlogged. Told me to wait another 2 weeks. Frustrating. My refund is $412.

I was in the same situation last week - waiting on NC for like forever while my federal came weeks ago. I finally got tired of calling that impossible NC tax number (busy signal every single time, lol). Used Claimyr to get through (https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c) and actually spoke to a human being! Worth every penny because they confirmed my return was just in the queue and not flagged for any issues. Got my refund 3 days later, probably just coincidence but at least I stopped stressing about it. Who knew state taxes would be more complicated than federal? 🤦‍♂️

Be careful abt NC tax processing this yr. My mom filed in early Feb and got a letter 6 wks later saying they needed more docs for her retirement income. Turns out they wanted proof of her 1099-R withholding! So frustrating bc that info was already on the forms she submitted. By the time she sent everything in and they processed it, she'd waited 9+ wks for her $780 refund. Might wanna check if they sent you anything in the mail. Sometimes these notices don't show up online.

The NC Department of Revenue has been implementing a new processing system this tax season that's causing some delays, especially for returns with retirement income. Have you verified that your address is correct on your return? Would you consider calling them directly to check on the status? Did you receive any confirmation emails when you filed? I've noticed that returns with retirement income sometimes get flagged for additional verification, especially if this is the first year reporting that type of income.

Here's what I've learned from dealing with NC state refunds for the past several years: 1. Be patient. NC typically takes 6-8 weeks, sometimes longer. 2. Check your status online weekly, not daily. The system updates in batches. 3. If you're approaching 8 weeks, call first thing in the morning (8:00 AM). 4. Have your filing date, SSN, and expected refund amount ready. 5. Ask specifically if there are any holds or verification needs. 6. Request an estimated completion date if possible. Most importantly, don't panic if you're still within their published timeframe. Retirement income does sometimes trigger additional review, but that's normal and doesn't mean there's a problem with your return.

I got my NC refund yesterday. Filed January 29. Waited exactly 9 weeks. The online status never updated until the money appeared in my account. They're definitely slower this year than previous years. Don't expect the same timeline as federal.

I'm in a very similar situation - filed on February 10th and still waiting on my NC refund while my federal came through weeks ago. This is also my first year reporting retirement income (401k rollover), so I'm wondering if that's what's causing the delay. Reading through everyone's experiences here is actually reassuring that I'm not alone in this wait! It sounds like 7-9 weeks is becoming the new normal for NC, especially with retirement income involved. I'm going to wait until I hit the 8-week mark before calling, but it's good to know that others have eventually received their refunds even after long waits. Thanks for sharing your timeline - it helps to know what to expect!

I'm experiencing almost the exact same timeline! Filed on February 16th and received my federal refund ($892) on March 4th, but still waiting on my NC state refund of $534. This is also my first year including retirement income (IRA distribution), so I'm wondering if that's triggering additional review. The "being processed" status on the NC website hasn't changed in 6 weeks either. Based on everyone's experiences here, it sounds like 7-9 weeks is becoming standard for returns with retirement income. I'm at 46 days now, so hopefully I'll see movement in the next 2-3 weeks. It's reassuring to know this delay pattern is common this year and not necessarily indicative of an error. Thanks for posting this - sometimes it helps just knowing you're not alone in the wait!

I'm going through the exact same situation! Filed my NC return on February 14th (federal and state together) and received my federal refund of $1,156 on March 3rd, but still waiting on my NC refund of $423. This is also my first year reporting retirement income from a 401k distribution, so I'm wondering if that's what's causing the extended processing time. The NC website has shown "being processed" for over 6 weeks now with no change. Reading through everyone's experiences here is actually really helpful - it sounds like 7-9 weeks has become the new standard for returns with retirement income this year. I'm at day 48 now, so hopefully I'll see some movement soon. It's frustrating that NC takes so much longer than federal, especially when you're used to getting both refunds around the same time in previous years. But at least now I know this delay pattern is common and not necessarily a sign that something's wrong with my return. Thanks for starting this thread - it's reassuring to know so many of us are in the same boat!