There have been many, many articles in the press discussing the reasons for the delay. COVID is, of course, a big factor. But Congress keeps throwing more and more tasks on the IRS without providing any additional funding.
Tax refund delays: Backlog of tax returns is growing, tax advocate says - CBS News
Where Is My Tax Refund?' Millions of Americans Are Waiting for the IRS to Pay Up | Morningstar
IRS backlog of tax returns is growing ahead of filing deadline (msn.com)
Overtaxed IRS Warns of Long Delays For Millions Of Tax Refunds (moneywise.com)
IRS is holding millions of tax returns, delaying refunds (msn.com)
IRS tax refund delay: Still calling the phone number? Here’s why you can’t get through (msn.com)
