Albany Hoarding Income Tax Returns

The Albany Times-Union reports that over 400,000 state income tax returns have been slowed, due to new state screening processes. At this time last year, over 1,800,000 returns had been mailed, compared to less than 1,400,000 this year. Officials blame the fact that the IRS started their process one week late this year, coupled with a new technology that spots irregularities in returns.

Officials deny that the state is holding onto the money for increased revenue, as other states have done this year. So, if you haven't received your return yet, please be patient, as the State tries to find a reason to keep your hard-earned money.

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