[Chuck]

Filed and accepted: 2/3
Status online: since 2/3, received but not processed (as of 03/10)
03/10: have not received any verification forms
Last year (2016) DOR sent form needing to authenticate identify (within 15 days, or they were going to keep the refund)
Retuned documents to provide identity via certified mail, and faxed.
Received 2015 tax year refund extremely delayed, but received.

Limited amount of information available for tax yer 2016 and delayed refunds:
Assuming from this forum due to identity theft.

Emailed DOR on Wed., (email on their site): politely inquired that if the delay is again due to verifications, that I went through the same process last year. Why is it needed again, especially since I have so many tax related form that are unique to my tax situation. It is impossible for identity theft in my situation, with MO taxes.

Response received same day stating, “Thank you for contacting the Missouri Department of Revenue.
I have processed your 2016 return and your refund will be processed as normal.
I apologize for the delays on your 2016 Missouri return.
If you have any questions or concerns feel free to contact the Department.

As of today, 3/11, the status online still states, “received, not processed”

So….it’s a blow off, as the system ismiodate every 24 hours.
Historically, MO refunds were very predictable. The last 3 years, the delays, and tactics used are not up to par with past years, as well, greiten, our new governor is doing everything possible to drain MO of all funds. I am disappointed in the way the state is mismanaged my money, basically boils down to the millions in interest they continue to accrue while our money sits in efile limbo.

Solution: following the guidelines of w4 federal and state deductions, changing the w4 withholding is the only logical decision. If we were to owe mo tax, we would pay interest, as well payment demanded. Taking back control of my money. If you owe no federal,or state taxes: you can claim exempt (check the publications on modor and IRS sites. If you can not claim exempt, charge your deduction should on your w4s, aiming for minimal pay witholdings to state and federal It will mean you have more take home pay. You can set aside money you will owe (if any) for 2017 tax year. Avoid exile fees and the headache from this unnecessary stress.

You never know when the refunds (of your cash) will dry up by the powers that be. New administration in all areas of government are Republican.

In 2018, snail mail your returns, and if any tax is due—make it in small incremental payments.

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