The reason it is taking so long for some folks is due to the surge in identity theft. The IRS is taking longer to process/review returns which is yielding success in reducing identity theft but also has a side effect: delayed tax refunds for many legitimate filers.
â¢ Youâll need to a llow about 24 hours for each 4 to 5 pounds of frozen turkey you plan to thaw in the fridge. Approximate times to defrost a whole turkey in the fridge: - 10 pounds â 2 days plus 12 hours - 15 pounds â 3 days plus 18 hours - 20 pounds â 5 days - 25 pounds â 6 days plus 6 hours.
Roughly 2 to 3 hours for a five lb. roast. Thus when thawing a 20 lb. turkey for Thanksgiving, it takes about 2-3 days in the refrigerator but only overnight (12-15 hours) when thawed in a water filled tub. Attempting to thaw a roast while cooking it is not really recommended.aking the above assumption then a five pound roast will actually, because of this changing rate of heat absorption (why the outer edge of meat can be fully cooked and the center frozen), take about 8 to 12 hours to thaw in a refrigerator.