Maryland State Tax Refund: Timeline After 'Processing' Status?
My state refund has been showing 'received and processing' for a while now. Anyone from Maryland know how long it typically takes to get the money once you hit this status? Starting to get worried since its been weeks.
25 comments
Join the conversation
Liam Duke
Tax professional here from Maryland - typically it takes 7-10 business days after hitting the processing status. However, if there are any verification holds or identity checks, it could take up to 30 days. Have you checked if there are any notices or letters from the comptroller's office?
0 coins
Dana Doyle
•No letters yet. Its been 15 days since processing started 😩
0 coins
Liam Duke
•If you're past the 10 day mark, might be worth giving them a call. The MD tax office is actually pretty good about answering phones.
0 coins
Manny Lark
Hey everyone, I've been seeing a lot of confusion about refund timelines. I started using taxr.ai to track my refunds and it's been a game changer. For $1 it analyzes your transcript and tells you exactly what's happening and when to expect your money. https://taxr.ai
0 coins
Rita Jacobs
•Does it work for state returns too or just federal?
0 coins
Manny Lark
•Works for both! It even caught a hold on my MD return that I wouldn't have known about otherwise.
0 coins
Khalid Howes
took exactly 23 days for me in MD. hang in there bestie 💅
0 coins
Ben Cooper
bruh im on day 45 still waiting. This states system is a 🤡 show
0 coins
Naila Gordon
•same boat fam, day 37 here ðŸ˜
0 coins
Cynthia Love
Pro tip: check your transcript status early morning. MD usually updates between 3-5am. Also make sure you dont have any old state debt, that can hold things up.
0 coins
Dana Doyle
•didnt know about the morning updates, thx!
0 coins
Darren Brooks
idk why everyones stressing about checking manually. just use taxr.ai and get notifications when something changes. saved me from checking 100 times a day lol
0 coins
Rosie Harper
•fr fr best dollar i ever spent
0 coins
Amina Sy
Maryland typically processes refunds within 30 days of receiving your return, but the "processing" status can vary. If you filed electronically and there are no issues, you should see movement soon. However, if they need to verify any information or if you claimed certain credits, it could take longer. You can call the MD Comptroller's office at 1-800-MD-TAXES to check on specific delays. Don't panic yet - 15 days is still within normal range, especially during busy season!
0 coins
Beth Ford
•Thanks for the reassurance! I'm at day 15 too and was starting to worry. Good to know it's still within normal range. Did you have to call them before or did yours come through without any issues?
0 coins
StarSailor}
I'm in Maryland too and just got my refund after 19 days in processing status. From what I've learned, anything under 30 days is normal, but if you're really anxious you can check the "Where's My Refund" tool on the Maryland Comptroller website - it sometimes shows more detail than just "processing". Also, if you e-filed, that usually speeds things up compared to paper filing. Hang in there!
0 coins
Teresa Boyd
•That's really helpful to know! I didn't realize the "Where's My Refund" tool might have more details than just the basic processing status. I'll definitely check that out. 19 days seems pretty reasonable - gives me hope that mine should come through soon too. Did you notice any status changes on the tool before you actually got the refund, or did it just show processing until the money hit your account?
0 coins
Maxwell St. Laurent
I'm also waiting on my Maryland refund - day 12 here. From what I've gathered reading through everyone's experiences, it seems like there's quite a range but most people get theirs within 2-3 weeks of hitting processing status. The waiting is definitely nerve-wracking though! I've been checking the MD Comptroller's "Where's My Refund" tool daily but it just keeps saying the same thing. At least we're not alone in this - seems like a lot of folks are in the same boat this season.
0 coins
Paolo Marino
•I'm on day 8 of processing status here in MD, so seeing everyone's timelines is really helpful! It's reassuring to know that most people are getting theirs within 2-3 weeks. The daily checking definitely becomes obsessive - I've probably refreshed that "Where's My Refund" page way too many times already. Thanks for sharing your experience, it helps to know we're all going through the same waiting game!
0 coins
Javier Cruz
I'm also in Maryland and went through this exact same anxiety last year! Mine took 18 days from processing status to actually receiving the refund. What helped me was setting up direct deposit if you haven't already - it usually comes through 2-3 days faster than waiting for a paper check. Also, don't check the status more than once a day (easier said than done, I know!). The MD system typically updates overnight, so checking multiple times per day won't show any changes. You're still well within the normal timeframe, so try not to stress too much!
0 coins
Diego Castillo
•That's really good advice about the direct deposit! I actually did set that up when I filed, so hopefully that will help speed things up once it's ready to be sent out. You're absolutely right about checking too frequently - I've definitely been guilty of refreshing the page multiple times a day even though I know it won't change anything. It's just hard not to when you're waiting for money you're counting on! Thanks for sharing your timeline from last year, it really helps to hear from someone who's been through this before. 18 days seems totally reasonable.
0 coins
Samantha Johnson
I'm in Maryland too and just got my refund yesterday after 22 days in processing! I know the wait feels endless when you're checking every day. One thing that helped me was creating a simple calendar reminder to check only once every few days instead of obsessively refreshing. The Maryland system is actually pretty reliable - they just don't update their status very frequently. Since you're at 15 days, you're getting close to that typical 2-3 week window most people seem to experience. Try to hang in there a bit longer before calling, but if you hit 30 days definitely give them a ring!
0 coins
Isaiah Sanders
•Congrats on finally getting your refund! 22 days isn't too bad considering some of the longer waits people have mentioned here. I love the idea of setting calendar reminders instead of checking obsessively - that's such a practical approach. I'm definitely going to try that because I've been refreshing way too often and it's just making me more anxious. Thanks for the encouragement about being close to that 2-3 week window. It's really helpful to hear from someone who just went through this recently and came out the other side!
0 coins
Liam Fitzgerald
I'm also dealing with the Maryland refund waiting game right now - currently on day 11 of processing status. Reading through everyone's experiences here is both reassuring and nerve-wracking at the same time! It sounds like most folks are getting their refunds somewhere in that 15-25 day range, which gives me hope. I've definitely been guilty of checking the "Where's My Refund" tool way too often, but I'm going to try that calendar reminder approach someone mentioned. Thanks to everyone for sharing their timelines - it really helps to know we're all in this together and that the wait is pretty normal for Maryland!
0 coins
Ava Martinez
•I'm on day 9 of processing here in Maryland, so I totally feel you on that mix of reassurance and anxiety from reading everyone's experiences! It's really helpful to see that most people are getting their refunds in that 15-25 day window - definitely makes the wait feel more manageable. I think I'm going to adopt that calendar reminder strategy too because I've been checking way more than I should. Thanks for putting together such a nice summary of what everyone's been sharing - it's nice to have that perspective that this is all pretty normal for Maryland processing times!
0 coins