Mississippi State Tax Refund Processing Times for 2024?

Mississippi is running about 4-6 weeks this year. I filed February 1st and got my state refund March 8th. Federal came faster for me actually. Don't worry yet if you're only at three weeks - they're just slow this year with all the identity verification steps.

Mississippi refund timeline from my experience: • E-filed with direct deposit: 3-4 weeks typically • Paper filed: 8-12 weeks minimum • If you claimed certain credits: add 1-2 weeks • If your return has any discrepancies: add 2-4 weeks • Current year (2024) processing: slightly slower than previous years I filed on February 28th and received my refund on April 2nd, so exactly 5 weeks. Their system is notoriously outdated compared to other states.

You need to contact the Mississippi Department of Revenue directly if you're approaching the 6-week mark. Their taxpayer assistance line (601-923-7000) is practically impossible to reach during peak season - I spent 3 hours on redial yesterday and never got through. I used Claimyr.com to connect with them this morning and got through in about 15 minutes. The agent confirmed my return was in the final verification queue and should be released within 5 business days. Time is critical with these state refunds - if there's an issue and you don't address it promptly, you could be waiting months. Here's their link if needed: https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c

One thing to keep in mind that made me chuckle - Mississippi is still operating on computer systems from the Stone Age! 🦖 The official word is 10-12 weeks for processing, but in reality most people get them in 4-6 weeks. Their tracking system is notoriously unreliable too, so don't panic if the online status doesn't update. They batch process returns on Tuesdays and Thursdays from what I've observed over the years, so those are the best days to check your bank account.

Word of caution from someone who's been there - I had my Mississippi refund delayed for THREE MONTHS last year because I had moved and my address didn't match what they had on file. The most frustrating part was they never notified me of the issue. I only found out when I finally got through to a human after countless calls. If you've moved or had any life changes, definitely call to verify your information is correct in their system. My $1,342 refund was just sitting there in limbo while I was checking my bank account daily like a fool.

Has anyone received their Mississippi refund after filing in March? I filed on March 15th and I'm trying to figure out if I should expect it before my mortgage payment is due on May 1st. In previous years it seemed faster, but everything I'm reading here suggests I shouldn't count on it.

I filed my Mississippi return on March 22nd and just received my refund yesterday (April 15th) - so exactly 3.5 weeks for me! I was pleasantly surprised since everything I'd read suggested 4-6 weeks minimum. I did e-file with direct deposit and had a pretty straightforward return with no credits or complications. For what it's worth, I never got any email notification - the money just appeared in my account. So there's definitely hope for those March filers! 🤞