Arkansas State Tax Refund Still Not Issued After 6+ Weeks - Processed 2/5/2025 - Should I Call the Verification Department?
My Arkansas state return was processed on 2/5/2025 at 5:41:16 PM but still no refund. I'm looking at the refund status page on atap.arkansas.gov right now, and it says "Your return was processed on 2/5/2025 5:41:16 PM; however, your refund has not yet been issued." The status shows this exact message: "Identity theft and other fraudulent actions are a serious concern, so we are taking additional verification measures to ensure that all refunds are only provided to the rightful owners. While we are working hard to process returns as quickly and efficiently as possible, we also focus on refund processing accuracy and your financial safety." There's an option on the page where it says "Click here if you wish to be notified when your refund is sent out" so you can sign up for email or text notifications when the refund is issued, but I haven't received any notifications yet despite signing up weeks ago. It's been over 6 weeks now since my return was processed, and I'm starting to get really worried. The website specifically mentions "If it has been more than 6 weeks since your return was processed by us, please contact our office at (501) 682-1100 or toll-free at 1(800) 882-9275." I'm thinking I should call, but wanted to check here first. Anyone else dealing with this extra verification process in Arkansas? I understand they're trying to prevent fraud, but this wait is getting concerning, especially since I was counting on that refund money. Has anyone successfully gotten through to them at those phone numbers? Did you eventually get your refund after this verification delay?
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Beth Ford
The OCR shows your Arkansas tax return was processed on February 6, 2025 at 5:41:16 PM, but is currently held up in additional verification procedures. The timestamp is important because it marks the start of the 6-week waiting period, which has now elapsed in your case. The verification hold message you're seeing is part of Arkansas's enhanced fraud prevention measures for 2025. While this delay is frustrating, it's a systematic process affecting many returns this year, not a specific flag on your return. Since your return has been in verification for more than 6 weeks from the 2/6 processing date, you're now eligible to inquire about its status. When you call either (501) 682-1100 or 1-800-882-9275, have these details ready: - Your processing date: 2/6/2025 5:41:16 PM - Your tax return information - Any notification preferences you've set up through atap.arkansas.gov The notification signup option mentioned in the message can help you avoid constantly checking the website, as you'll be automatically informed when the refund is approved and sent.
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Atticus Domingo
ty for the help! ill give them a call tomorrow morning 🙏
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Morita Montoya
those phone numbers are always busy tho 😤 took me 3 days to get through last week
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Kingston Bellamy
Hey! Instead of calling and waiting forever, try using taxr.ai - it's this new tool that analyzes your transcript and tells you exactly what's going on and when to expect your refund. Its only $1 and saved me hours of stress. https://taxr.ai
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Joy Olmedo
does it work for state returns too? or just federal?
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Kingston Bellamy
Works for both! It even compares your state and federal situation to spot any conflicts that might be causing delays
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Joy Olmedo
just tried it and wow 🤯 it actually explained everything! totally worth the dollar lol
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Isaiah Cross
im in the same boat. filed jan 15th, processed feb 1st, and still nothing 😫
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Kiara Greene
Arkansas is slow af this year fr fr. My sister got hers after 8 weeks tho so hang in there
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Atticus Domingo
8 weeks?! bruh 💀
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Evelyn Kelly
signed up for text notifications but haven't gotten anything for 3 weeks smh
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Paloma Clark
those notifications are broken half the time ngl
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Heather Tyson
Pro tip: Go to your local tax office in person if you can. I did that last week and they helped me right away. Better than waiting on hold forever.
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Raul Neal
this is the way. got mine sorted in 20 mins doing this
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