Where is my state tax refund? Here's how to check your Wisconsin state refund status
If you've already filed your state and federal taxes in Wisconsin, you're probably wondering when you'll get your refund — especially with potential delays from Internal Revenue Service layoffs.
Here's what to know about refund timelines and how to check the status of yours:
If you filed state taxes electronically in Wisconsin, then you should receive your refund in less than 12 weeks, according to the Wisconsin Department of Revenue.
Paper tax returns, meanwhile, can take longer to process. The DOR says its safeguards against fraud and errors could delay paper refunds for up to 12 weeks.
You can check the status of your Wisconsin state tax refund online on the state's portal.
Similarly, most federal refunds are issued within three weeks of electronic filing, according to the IRS.
Refunds can take anywhere from six to eight weeks from the date the IRS gets a paper return.
You can check your federal tax refund online using the IRS' "Where's My Refund?" tool.
Employees affected by layoffs will reportedly be new hires and those in lower-level positions, though it remains unclear if such cuts will impact the processing of tax returns and refunds.
Despite the uncertainty, experts are urging taxpayers to file returns early to avoid potential delays.
Certified public accountant Richard Pon told USA TODAY in mid-February complications that could arise from staffing reductions include understaffed processing centers and longer processing times for correspondence and amended returns.
More: Could IRS layoffs delay tax refunds for Wisconsinites?
This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: When will I get my Wisconsin state tax refund?
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