States Delay Refund Checks

Friday, 12 March 2010 | by Pat's Picks

Your refund check may take longer than usual this year. USA Today says states across the country are delaying payments as they continue to deal with impending budget crises. In New York, almost $500 million in returns will be delayed because of a cash flow problem. And residents of Hawaii were recently told they might have to wait up to five months to see their refunds. Other states that have acknowledged a delay are North Carolina, Kansas, Alabama and Idaho.