If you’re still waiting for a refund from RI, you’re not alone. They claim they are moving ahead, but based on calls, emails, and messages I’m getting from clients, not very quickly. Here’s their statement from the end of the filing season.
http://www.tax.ri.gov/Tax%20Website/TAX/Advisory/ADV%202016-09.pdf
You’ll be thrilled to find out, along with knowing there is no real end in sight to the waiting,
“We are gradually increasing the number of returns processed, the number of refunds issued, and the number of phone calls answered. ”
What if Taxpayers assessed the Government PENALTIES for all overpayments and all delays in refunds?