Why are some people waiting so long for tax refunds this year? The quick answer is COVID-19. Many people are facing wait times of 8 weeks and longer for refunds.
Today is the tax filing deadline for the federal government through the IRS, and for the State of Michigan through the State Treasury Department. The City of Battle Creek recently decided to extend its filing deadline a little farther out, to June 1st.
There is no clue or timeline on how long the government plans to be shutdown, but this could potentially be a huge blow for anyone counting on their refund