Refund Updates
Important: NCDOR’s print vendor unexpectedly went out of business. As a result, there will be delays for taxpayers expecting a paper refund check. Taxpayers who filed electronically and requested a direct deposit are not impacted. We are working quickly to restore normal processing and will provide regular updates on this page.
Refund Status
Checking your refund status
The Where’s My Refund (WMR) application is unavailable at this time. We are unable to provide real-time updates through this tool. Refund processing updates will be posted here as soon as new information is available.
Reasons for Refund Delays
Refunds may be delayed for the following reasons:
- 2025 Processing Delays: NCDOR’s print vendor unexpectedly went out of business. As a result, there will be delays for taxpayers expecting a paper refund check. Taxpayers who filed electronically and requested a direct deposit are not impacted. We are working quickly to restore normal processing and will provide regular updates on this page.
- Incomplete or Incorrect Information: Missing or incorrect details required to process your return.
- Verification or Review: Additional verification or review of returns to ensure refunds go to the rightful owners.
Refund Adjustments
Refund not as expected?
If there was a change to your refund amount, you should have received a Notice of Adjustment. Please note that the mailing of this notice may be delayed due to the ongoing print vendor issue.