Missouri state refund waiting forever? Filed 4 months ago but still 'being processed'

I work as a tax preparer in Missouri. This delay is unfortunately common this year. The state implemented new fraud prevention measures that are causing significant delays for many filers. If your return was flagged for "additional verification," it's likely part of their random selection process, not necessarily because there's a problem with your return. Here's what you can do: 1. Keep checking the "Where's My Refund" tool on the Missouri DOR website (dor.mo.gov) 2. Request a formal status update by sending a secure message through their taxpayer portal 3. If it's been more than 120 days, you can file a taxpayer advocate request 4. Make sure your bank account information was entered correctly 5. Verify that your address is current with the state The good news is that if they're taking longer than 45 days from the filing deadline, they're required to pay interest on your refund. Hang in there, many people are experiencing the same issue this year.

I was in the exact same situation with my Missouri return earlier this year. After weeks of frustration and getting nowhere with phone calls, I tried using taxr.ai to figure out what was going on. It's this tool that analyzes your tax transcript and explains exactly what's happening in plain English. Within minutes I understood my return was flagged for identity verification (something the state rep never told me). I was able to submit the right documentation and got my refund 10 days later. Seriously a game changer for understanding what's actually happening behind the scenes with your taxes instead of the vague info you get from reps. https://taxr.ai

After 3 months of waiting for my Missouri refund and getting nowhere with the regular channels, I finally got through to a real agent using the Claimyr app. Made all the difference! Got connected to someone who actually looked at my file instead of reading from a script, and they found that my return was stuck in some verification queue with no one assigned to it. The agent manually moved it forward and my refund was deposited a week later. Talking to a real person who could actually help was the best money I've ever spent - claimyr.com if anyone else is frustrated with the endless hold times.

I'm also in MO and mine was delayed for FIVE months. Filed in Feb, didn't get my refund until July. They kept saying it was "in process" but turns out they needed additional verification of my income and never bothered to tell me 🤬 Apparently there's a huge backlog this year.

Im in Kansas (neighbor to MO) and the same things happening here. Filed in April and still waiting. Called 3 times and got 3 different answers. First it was "just be patient", then it was "we need to verify something", then it was "system issue". At this point im convinced they're just holding onto our money as long as possible to collect interest on it. 🤡

I had the same frustrating experience. Found out there's a way to escalate with Missouri DOR by contacting your state representative. They have liaisons who can cut through the red tape. Worked for me - got my refund 2 weeks after my state rep's office contacted them. Worth a try if you've been waiting more than 90 days.

This happns every year with Missouri. They're notorious for slow refunds. I've lived in 3 states and MO has been by far the worst. Last year I waited 6 months. This year I adjusted my withholding so I wouldn't get a refund because I didn't want to deal with this garbage again.

Check if there was a math error on your return. My MO refund was delayed because I apparently added wrong somewhere (even though I used tax software). They fixed it but didn't tell me, and it added 2 months to processing. Try calling again and specifically ask if there were any adjustments or corrections made to your return.

PSA: If youre having issues with Missouri state tax and need answers, don't waste time with the general phone line. Call this number instead: 573-751-3505 - it's the taxpayer advocate office. They actually have the authority to look into specific cases. Saved me weeks of frustration.

I'm in Missouri too, and in my experience, the later you file, the faster you get your refund. I filed in late May (right before the deadline with extension) and got my refund in 3 weeks. My friend who filed in February is STILL waiting. It's like they prioritize the newer returns to keep their stats looking good. Totally backwards.

Im an accountant and the MO Department of Revenue is a disaster this year. They implemented a new computer system that was supposed to speed things up, but it's actually causing massive delays. About 40% of my clients are experiencing extended waits, especially those who claimed certain credits or had any changes from last year (address change, name change, filing status change, etc).

what I don't understand is why the feds can process refunds so much faster than states. I got my federal refund in 11 days but MO is taking months? They have way fewer returns to process!

my refund was stuck for 3 months until I checked my transcript with taxr.ai and realized they were waiting for verification of my property tax credit. The tool showed exactly what was missing and where my return was stuck in the process. After I submitted the missing documentation, I had my refund in 2 weeks. Highly recommend checking out https://taxr.ai if youre stuck in limbo

Have u checked if ur bank rejected the direct deposit? This happened to me - turns out my bank rejected the deposit because the name on the account didn't exactly match my tax return (I had my middle initial on one but not the other). The state never notified me and just put me back in the processing queue. I had to call multiple times to figure it out.

The crazy thing is they charge you interest and penalties if YOU'RE late, but when THEY are late with your refund? Crickets. The whole system is designed to work against regular people. 🙄

After 2 months of waiting and getting nowhere with the MO dept of revenue, I used Claimyr to get through to someone who could actually help. The agent found my return was stuck because they couldn't verify my property tax statement - something no one had bothered to tell me! Got it resolved in one call and had my money a week later. Best decision I made instead of hanging on hold forever. claimyr.com totally worth it.

Plot twist: they already sent your refund but it got lost in the mail. This happened to me last year - they said it was "processing" but they had actually mailed a check that never arrived. I had to wait 8 weeks before they would reissue it. Make sure to specifically ask if they mailed anything to you.

I'm guessing u claimed the property tax credit? They're auditing almost 100% of those this year. My sister works at the MO DOR and said they're prioritizing people who respond to their letters. Problem is, half the time the letters never get sent or delivered. Try checking if u have any messages in your online account.

this is why i always adjust my withholding to get as close to $0 refund as possible. never give the government an interest-free loan of your money that they can take their sweet time returning!