Maryland State Refund Processing Status - Anyone Received Theirs Yet?

OMG same boat here! MD refunds are taking FOREVER this yr. Filed 2/15, fed came 2/29, but MD still says "processing" w/ no ETA. Called comptroller's ofc yesterday & they said there's a HUGE backlog bc of extra fraud checks. Rep told me they're prioritizing by filing date, but some Feb filers still waiting. Check ur status here: https://interactive.marylandtaxes.gov/INDIV/refundstatus/home.aspx & if it says "being processed" just gotta wait. If it's been >8 wks, def call them ASAP!

I filed Feb 1st and JUST got my MD refund yesterday! Almost 8 weeks of waiting while my federal came in like 10 days 😂 The funny thing is the Where's My Refund tool still says "processing" even though the money is already in my account. Classic Maryland efficiency! Maybe check your bank account directly? Their system seems to be lagging behind the actual deposits.

I'm in a similar situation regarding my Maryland state refund. According to Maryland Tax Code §10-911, the Comptroller is required to process refunds within 45 days of filing or pay interest on delayed amounts. I'm currently at day 37 of waiting, with the Maryland tax portal still showing status as "being processed." The anxiety is building as I approach that 45-day threshold. My federal refund was processed within standard IRS timeframes (21 days), but Maryland seems significantly delayed compared to previous years.

I work with tax clients in Maryland and have been tracking this issue closely. Here's what I'm seeing: 1. Maryland is indeed experiencing significant processing delays this year 2. Most of my clients who filed in January are just now receiving their refunds 3. February filers are still largely waiting 4. The Comptroller's office is severely understaffed for phone support If you need to speak with someone at the Comptroller's office, I've had several clients use Claimyr (https://www.claimyr.com) to get through. It's particularly helpful since Maryland's tax department phone lines are almost impossible to get through on directly. One client waited 3+ hours on hold before using Claimyr and got connected within 15 minutes. They were able to confirm there were no issues with their return - just standard processing delays.

I waited exactly 63 days for my Maryland refund last year after filing on February 8th, 2023. This year I filed on January 29th, 2024, and still nothing as of today (April 2nd). Called the Comptroller's office on March 15th and they said there was a "verification hold" but couldn't tell me why or when it would be resolved. Called again on March 29th and was told they have no additional information. The representative mentioned they're seeing unprecedented volumes this year and many returns are being manually reviewed. Be prepared for a long wait.

I believe the Maryland Comptroller's office might be prioritizing processing based on several factors, not just filing date. From what I've gathered, they may be expediting smaller refunds while subjecting larger refunds to additional scrutiny. There also appears to be some correlation between claiming certain credits (particularly the Earned Income Tax Credit) and longer processing times. It might be worth noting that the Comptroller's website has a notice about "increased identity theft protection measures" which could potentially explain some of the delays we're experiencing this year.

I'm in the exact same situation! Filed my Maryland return on February 20th and still showing "being processed" status. What's really frustrating is that I moved from DC to Maryland last year, so this is my first time dealing with MD state taxes. I called the comptroller's office last week and they basically told me the same thing - massive backlog due to fraud prevention measures. The representative mentioned they're running about 4-6 weeks behind their normal processing times. I'm hoping to see something in my account soon since it sounds like many February filers are finally getting theirs. Thanks for starting this thread - it's reassuring to know I'm not alone in this wait!

I'm also waiting on my Maryland state refund and appreciate everyone sharing their timelines! Filed on February 12th and still showing "being processed" after 6 weeks. My federal came through in 18 days, so the contrast is pretty stark. What's particularly frustrating is that the Maryland system doesn't give you any real updates - just the same generic "being processed" message with no estimated timeframe. I've been checking daily but will definitely start monitoring my bank account more closely based on what others have shared about the tracker lagging behind actual deposits. It's somewhat comforting to know this seems to be a widespread issue this year rather than something specific to my return. Has anyone noticed if weekend deposits are common, or do they typically process on weekdays only?

I'm in Baltimore County and filed my Maryland return on February 28th - still showing "being processed" after 5 weeks now. My federal refund came through in exactly 21 days, so this delay is definitely unusual compared to previous years. What's particularly concerning is that I had a very straightforward return this year - standard deduction, W-2 income only, no unusual credits or deductions. I called the comptroller's office yesterday and was told they're experiencing a 40-50% increase in processing times due to enhanced fraud detection systems. The representative couldn't give me a specific timeframe but said to expect another 2-3 weeks minimum. It's frustrating because I was counting on that refund to help with some unexpected car repairs. Thanks for creating this thread - it's helpful to see I'm not the only one dealing with this extended wait time!

I filed my Maryland return on February 6th and finally received my refund yesterday (March 26th) - so almost 7 weeks total! I'm in Montgomery County and had a pretty standard return with just W-2 income and the standard deduction. What's interesting is that the Maryland "Where's My Refund" tool STILL shows "being processed" even though the money hit my account yesterday morning around 8:30 AM. So definitely check your bank accounts directly rather than relying solely on their tracking system. The amount was correct and matched what I expected. For those still waiting, I'd say based on the timeline I'm seeing here, if you filed in early to mid-February, you should hopefully see something in the next week or two. The wait is definitely longer than usual but they do seem to be working through the backlog steadily.

I'm experiencing the exact same delays! Filed my Maryland return on February 14th and still showing "being processed" after 6+ weeks. What's really frustrating is that I had to amend my federal return this year, which processed faster than my straightforward Maryland return! I'm in Anne Arundel County and called the comptroller's office twice - first time they said 4-6 weeks, second time (last week) they said there's no timeframe they can provide. Based on everyone's experiences here, it seems like the tracking system is completely unreliable and we should focus on watching our bank accounts instead. Really appreciate this thread - it's reassuring to know this isn't just affecting a few unlucky people but seems to be a systematic issue this year. Hopefully we'll all start seeing our refunds soon!

I'm also waiting on my Maryland state refund and this thread has been incredibly helpful! Filed on February 22nd and still stuck on "being processed" after 5 weeks. I'm in Prince George's County and this is actually my second year filing Maryland taxes after moving here from Virginia. Last year my refund came in about 3 weeks, so this delay caught me completely off guard. Called the comptroller's office yesterday and the rep mentioned they've had to implement additional identity verification steps this year, which is contributing to the longer processing times. She couldn't give me a specific timeline but said to keep checking my bank account since their online tracker isn't updating in real-time. It's frustrating but at least now I know it's not just me! Really hoping to see something in my account soon since I filed around the same time as several people who are just now getting theirs.

I filed my Maryland return on February 10th and just received my refund this morning (March 27th) - about 6.5 weeks total! I'm in Howard County and had a fairly straightforward return with W-2 income and some itemized deductions. Like others have mentioned, the Maryland tracking system still shows "being processed" even though the money is already in my account as of 7:45 AM today. The amount was exactly what I calculated, so no issues there. For context, my federal refund came through in 16 days, so this Maryland delay was definitely unusual compared to previous years. Based on all the timelines I'm seeing in this thread, it looks like they're steadily working through the February filers now. If you filed mid to late February, I'd expect to see your refund within the next 1-2 weeks. Definitely check your bank account directly rather than relying on their tracker - it seems to be updating days or even weeks behind the actual deposits!

Filed my Maryland return on February 3rd and FINALLY got my refund deposited this morning (March 28th) - exactly 53 days! I'm in Carroll County and had a pretty standard return with W-2 income and standard deduction. Like everyone else is saying, the Maryland tracker STILL shows "being processed" even though the money hit my account at 6:22 AM today. The deposit amount matched exactly what I calculated on my return. For those still waiting who filed in late January/early February - hang in there! It seems like they're finally working through that backlog. My federal came in 12 days, so this 7+ week wait for Maryland was definitely abnormal compared to previous years. I called the comptroller's office twice and got completely different timelines each time, so honestly just ignore what they tell you on the phone and focus on checking your bank account each morning. Based on all the timelines in this thread, it really does seem like they're processing chronologically but just MUCH slower than usual due to the enhanced fraud checks everyone's mentioning.