In July, thousands of Americans are still waiting for their checks from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Several state revenue departments are still processing 2024 payments. If you haven’t received your income yet, you should wait until the end of July, as more tax refunds are expected to arrive. This is especially true if you’re in Georgia and North Carolina.
“There will be delays for taxpayers awaiting their paper refund check”
In any case, regardless of the status, it’s important to remember that NCDOR’s printing service provider unexpectedly closed. “As a result, there will be delays for taxpayers awaiting their paper refund check. Taxpayers who filed electronically and requested direct deposit will not be affected. We are working quickly to restore normal processing and will keep you updated regularly on this page,” the official website details.
These apply to taxpayers who filed their 2023-2024 tax returns by May 1, 2025, or by October 15
On the one hand, the North Carolina Department of Revenue (NCDOR) is facing delays in the delivery of paper checks following the abrupt closure of its printing provider (announcement dated June 16). Those who file their returns electronically and opt for direct deposit will not be affected. NCDOR’s refund tracking system shows limited data during this outage. Paper checks should arrive to taxpayers in July, albeit more slowly than usual.
On the other hand, the Georgia Department of Revenue began distributing excess refunds under House Bill 112 in June 2025 (June 2 notice). These apply to taxpayers who filed their 2023-2024 tax returns by May 1, 2025, or by October 15 with extensions. The amounts depend on the 2023 federal Adjusted Gross Income (AGI): $250 for single taxpayers, $500 for joint taxpayers. Although distributions began in June, some payments will be delivered in July due to ongoing processing.
The main types of credits that generate refunds are the EITC and CTC
Refunds are available to taxpayers who overpaid their annual taxes or who qualified for specific credits. This includes individuals, families, and small businesses with outstanding balances after filing their tax returns. The main types of credits that generate refunds are the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and the Child Tax Credit (CTC).
Recall that last year, the Internal Revenue Service announced tax relief for individuals and businesses in Georgia affected by severe storms and flooding that began on August 4, 2024. These taxpayers now have until February 3, 2025, to file federal tax returns, both individual and business, and make tax payments. The same happened in North Carolina, specifically for 66 counties in that state. The IRS automatically provided filing and penalty relief to any taxpayer with an IRS-registered address located in the disaster area. These taxpayers did not need to contact the agency for this relief.
For any questions, consult official government websites
However, delays continue to occur. Documentation errors, identity verification issues, or IRS operational limitations cause delays. A major factor: budget cuts and staffing shortages, which continue to limit processing capacity, according to IRS sources.
If you haven’t received your tax refund from the IRS within the expected timeframe (21 days for electronic filers, more than 6 weeks for paper filers), first check its status using the “Where’s My Refund?” tool on IRS.gov or the IRS2Go app. If it appears “issued” but you haven’t received it, please allow an additional 5 days for mailing before taking action. For any questions, please consult official government websites.
