How long is the wait for Massachusetts state tax refunds in 2025? Mine's been pending for 7 weeks

Massachusetts tax examiner here. The current processing time for MA state refunds is running about 5-6 weeks for electronically filed returns, but can extend to 8-10 weeks during peak season which we're in right now. Several factors can delay your refund including verification processes, identity checks, or discrepancies between reported income and what employers submitted. I recommend checking if your return has any "manual review" flags by calling the MA DOR at 617-887-6367 or using their online "Where's My Refund" tool with your SSN, filing status, and refund amount. If it's been over 8 weeks, you should definitely call to inquire. Also, make sure your bank information was entered correctly if you selected direct deposit. Incorrect routing/account numbers are a common cause of delays.

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I was in the same boat with my MA refund ($850) taking forever this year. After 8 weeks of nothing, I used Claimyr.com to actually get someone on the phone at the MA Department of Revenue. Got connected to a real person in about 15 minutes instead of the usual 2+ hour wait. The agent found that they needed a copy of my W2 that hadn't been properly uploaded in the system. Fixed it right there on the call and my refund was issued 5 days later. Best money I've spent all year considering how much time I wasted trying to get through on my own.

Massachusetts here - filed Feb 12, got my refund direct deposited on April 1st. So about 7 weeks total. They were SUPER slow this year for some reason.

If it makes you feel any better I filed in early March and still waiting 🙃 This is crazy slow even for MA standards. Last year I got my state refund in like 3 weeks.

I'm in CT but had a similar issue with my state return. Call them!! I waited 9 weeks and finally called - turns out they needed to verify my identity and never contacted me. One 15-minute phone call and my refund was released a week later.

My MA refund took 5 weeks this year. BUT...my mom's took 11 weeks! And she filed before me. There's no rhyme or reason to their processing times.

Have you checked your transcript?? The DOR website doesn't tell you much, but your transcript might have codes showing why there's a holdup. I had a similar issue last year and didn't realize they were waiting on verification documents from me until I checked the actual transcript codes.

Same boat. Filed MA taxes Feb 28th, still waiting. Called twice and both times they just said "it's processing, be patient" 🤬 Meanwhile I owed the feds and they took their money within DAYS lol. The system works perfectly when you owe them!

I'm in MA and got mine in 4 weeks. Filed mid-March, got refund mid-April. But I only had W2 income and took the standard deduction, so mine was probably super simple to process. More complicated returns definitely take longer.

I legit had to contact my state rep about my MA refund last year. It had been 12 weeks and nothing was happening. Two days after my rep's office inquired - BOOM - refund processed. Don't hesitate to get your rep involved if it goes much longer.

This is why I always file MA on paper now even tho it sounds counterintuitive. Electronic took 10+ weeks three years in a row. Switched to paper filing and got my refund in 5 weeks this year. Their e-file system must be a hot mess.

2025 is the worst year I've seen for Mass tax refunds. My whole family filed around the same time (early February) and our refunds have been all over the place. Mine came in 6 weeks, my wife's took 9 weeks, and my sister is STILL waiting after 11 weeks. Calling barely helps because they just say "it's processing" and won't give details. The whole system needs an overhaul.