03/12/2026
NCDOR began issuing 2025 individual income tax refunds on March 9, 2026.
NCDOR processes returns and issues refunds in the order received. Taxpayers that filed in January and February should allow up to 5 weeks from March 2 to receive their refund. Taxpayers that file in March should allow up to 6 weeks to receive their refund.
Use the Where’s My Refund application for an up-to-date status of your refund.