State Controller announces delay for tax refunds Due to the state's persistent cash and budget problems, the State Controller announced on Friday, January 16, 2009 that he will have to delay refunds for
30 days starting February 1, 2009 for Personal Income Tax and Business Entity taxpayers.FTB is still processing returns as normal. However, it is likely this delay will affect state refunds for most early filers. Returns that have not completed processing before February 1, 2009 will have their refunds held for 30 days.
This applies to all refund types. Delayed Direct Deposit Refunds (DDR) will be electronically transmitted when funds are available.
FTB will update this website with FAQs as further information becomes available.
SCO Press Release