U.S. tax refunds for 2024 are delayed due to IRS processing issues, fraud checks, and data errors.

U.S. taxpayers are facing delays in receiving 2024 tax refunds due to IRS processing backlogs, data mismatches between reported income and third-party records, enhanced identity verification, and errors in bank account information. The IRS attributes the slowdown to increased fraud prevention efforts and technical issues, though no system failure has been confirmed. Most refunds are expected within 21 days of acceptance, but some may take longer. Taxpayers are advised to check refund status via the "Where’s My Refund?" tool, ensure accurate banking details, and respond promptly to any IRS notices to avoid further delays.