After a while, chronic anxiety can have an effect on... Your heart. Anxiety and chronic stress sufferers are more at risk for cardiovascular problems due to a constant increased heart rate, elevated blood pressure and overexposure to cortisol.
The 5 week period is usually about right for something like a federal return. A state return, on the other hand, will take about 6 to 8 weeks. The process takes a little longer when this is done by mail. A 4 week return for electronic filing may actually take closer to 6 weeks with a postal check.
Electronic filing: You should have your refund within sixty days. Paper return: It can take up to ninety days to process your return and refund. All refund checks and direct deposits are issued by the State Department of Finance.ertain situations may slow down the issuing of your refund. Common problems and solutions are: 1  New address â If your check was mailed to an old address, the post office will return it to the State Department of Finance. 2  Contact the State Tax Commission (801-297-2200 or 1-800-662-4335) to get the refund check number.