Tax Day 2024 Refund Delay. If you filed your tax return by mail, expect longer processing times.  — this year's tax filing window is narrower, as it opened a week later and will close nine days sooner than in 2023.

 — the irs reminds taxpayers the deadline to file a 2023 tax return and pay any tax owed is monday, april 15, 2024.  — if you are claiming the earned income tax credit or the additional child tax credit, your refund is most likely going to be delayed.