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.
One answer about as long as a ham, 3days Another answer Most sites say that it will take 4 to 5 days for a 20lb turkey to thaw in the refrigerator. If you do a cold water thaw, plan on 10 hours (30 minutes per pound).
The safest way to thaw a turkey is in refrigerator. Thawing at room temperature or in a sink of warm water invites bacteria to multiply too rapidly. Allow a day in the refrigerator for every 4 pounds (presuming a 40-degree refrigerator). So: 12-pound turkey = 3 days to thaw (purchase by Monday morning of Thanksgiving week) 16 pounder = 4 days to thaw (purchase by Sunday morning of Thanksgiving week). Oops ... I bought my frozen turkey on Tuesday. Now what? Use the quick-thaw method: Leave the turkey in the original packaging. Put it in the sink and cover with COLD water - never warm. Change the icy water every 30 to 60 minutes. This takes 30 minutes per pound, or six hours for a 12-pound bird. Once thawed, it's safe in the refrigerator for three or four days before cooking.