Mississippi Folks - Got Federal Refund but State Still Missing?

MS Dept of Revenue is def running behind this yr compared to IRS. Their systems got upgraded in Jan and there's been a backlog. Current processing time for e-filed returns is ~4-6 wks vs the usual 2-3. Fed refunds are actually coming faster than last yr bc IRS hired more staff. Nothing to worry abt unless you're past 8 wks from filing date.

I might be able to help a little bit? I was in a similar situation and I was sort of confused about why my state return was taking so long. I think I found a possible explanation when I used taxr.ai to look at my transcript. It seems like maybe Mississippi is processing returns in batches this year? The tool showed me that my state return was in a different processing queue than my federal. Not sure if that's helpful, but it gave me some peace of mind to understand what was happening.

This is way worse than last year's delay. I called the MS Dept of Revenue 14 times before giving up - their hold times are like 2 hours compared to the IRS's 45 minutes! Finally used Claimyr to get through to a real person at the state office. Way better than wasting half my day on hold. The agent confirmed they're processing February returns now and mine should be done within 7-10 days. Worth the fee to avoid the frustration of constant busy signals.

Mississippi state processing is backlogged. Different system than federal. Many experiencing delays. Check their website for updates. Could be another 2-3 weeks. They're prioritizing by filing date. Early February filers getting processed now. Late February still waiting. March filers should expect longer delays.

Just a heads-up from someone who went through this last year - make sure you didn't accidentally claim any credits that might trigger a manual review. I waited 12 weeks for my MS refund because I claimed a home office deduction that apparently raised some flags. The system is so precise it can spot a single misplaced decimal point... unlike my ex's ability to remember anniversaries! 😂 But seriously, double-check your return if you claimed anything unusual.

Mississippi Department of Revenue implemented new fraud detection protocols for TY2023 returns. This has extended standard processing times by approximately 14-21 days beyond previous years. Returns with Schedule C income or claiming MS-specific credits undergo heightened scrutiny. Their internal processing matrix prioritizes returns based on filing method, complexity factors, and submission date. Current estimated timeline for non-complex February e-filed returns is mid-April completion.