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).
4Â½ 5 days once thawed your turkey will keep in the fridge for up to 4 days bearing that in mind err on the side of thawing a day or two too soon so you don t have to do a last minute thaw also if you plan to brine your turkey you need to plan a day for thatif you do procrastinate you can thaw your turkey in cold water place the still wrapped turkey in a container large enough to allow it to be covered with water fill the container with cold water and change the water every 30 minutesthis method will thaw a turkey at the rate of about 1 pound every 30 minutes an 18 pound turkey will take 9 hourslso if you plan to brine your turkey you need to plan a day for that if you do procrastinate you can thaw your turkey in cold water place the still wrapped turkey in a container large enough to allow it to be covered with water fill the container with cold water and change the water every 30 minutes