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).
1 Work out defrosting time in advance, so you know how much time to allow â it can take at least a couple of days for a large turkey to thaw. 2  When you start defrosting, take the turkey out of its packaging, put it on a large dish and cover. 3  The dish will hold the liquid that comes out of the thawing turkey.fter you've feasted on the turkey, cool any leftovers as quickly as possible (within one or two hours), cover them and put them in the fridge. Ideally, try to use up leftovers within 48 hours. When you're serving cold turkey, take out only as much as you're going to use and put the rest back in the fridge.