Where’s my North Carolina tax refund?

CHARLOTTE — As the costs for groceries and gas continue to rise, many people are anxious to get their North Carolina state tax refund.

Action 9′s Jason Stoogenke says there are several reasons some people may be experiencing a delay in getting their refund.

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North Carolina lawmakers approved the state budget later than usual, which included multiple tax law changes. Officials with the North Carolina Department of Revenue said the delayed legislative approval would cause a lag in processing refunds. The agency posted more information and a video about the process on its website here.

NCDOR officials told Stoogenke the agency started sending refunds out this week.

When you get your refund will depend on when you filed your taxes. State officials told Stoogenke that most taxpayers should get their refunds by the end of this month.

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You could also experience a delay if you made a mistake on your tax return.

Some of the most common errors are:

- Forgetting to sign the return.

- Typos in your name, Social Security Number or bank account.

- Claiming dependents or the child tax credit incorrectly.

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