Delaware Tax Refund Status
Check where your Delaware state income tax refund is with the Delaware Division of Revenue's own tool, see what you need to look it up, and how long the the Division of Revenue says refunds take. Everything here is from the the Division of Revenue's website, checked November 6, 2026.
Check your Delaware refund
Open Delaware Tax Portal: Where is my Individual Refund?Official Delaware Division of Revenue site. Plainsums cannot see your refund.
- E-filed returns
- 10–12 weeks
- Paper returns
- 10–12 weeks
- Phone
- 302-577-8784
When should my Delaware refund arrive?
Enter the day you filed. We add only the the Division of Revenue's own published time to it.
The the Division of Revenue counts from the date shown in each result below. Use that date if you know it.
Stated processing time: All returns
Fri, January 15, 2027 – Fri, January 29, 2027
10–12 weeks after filing. The department's stated window ends on the last date shown.
the Division of Revenue says: Please allow 10-12 weeks to process refunds.
This is an estimate for information only, not tax, payroll or legal advice. It only adds the the Division of Revenue's published time to your date; it does not know your return's status. Check the official tool for that.
What you need to check your refund
- Your Social Security number
- The requested Net Refund amount
How long a Delaware refund takes
| Return | Time | What the the Division of Revenue says |
|---|---|---|
| All returnsStated processing time | 10–12 weeks after filing | Please allow 10-12 weeks to process refunds. |
The 2025 resident instructions say an e-filed refund can arrive in as little as 10 days if no more information is needed, and the average for paper returns and returns needing review is 12 weeks.
Why a Delaware refund can be delayed
The the Division of Revenue lists these causes:
- Returns that need supporting documents or a manual review take longer
Delaware refund phone number
- 302-577-8784 — Refund assistance
- 302-577-8200 — Personal income tax assistance
Frequently asked questions
Sources
- Delaware Tax PortalWhere is my Individual Refund link; allow 10-12 weeks to process refunds.
- Delaware 2025 resident income tax instructionsNeed SSN and Net Refund amount; e-file in as little as 10 days; 12-week average for paper and reviewed returns.
- Delaware Division of Revenue: Personal income tax contact informationRefund assistance (302) 577-8784; personal income tax (302) 577-8200.
Checked November 6, 2026.
This is an estimate for information only, not tax, payroll or legal advice. Only the Delaware Division of Revenue can tell you the status of your refund.