Taxpayers face refund delays due to errors or IRS reviews, with wait times up to five weeks.

U.S. taxpayers are facing delays in receiving federal income tax refunds due to issues like unverified bank accounts, incorrect information, or IRS reviews for inconsistencies. Refunds typically take four to five weeks after e-verification, but errors or discrepancies can cause holdups. The IRS advises checking status via the "Where’s My Refund?" tool or the e-filing portal using SSN, filing status, and refund amount.