North Dakota 2025 State Tax Refund & Tax Brackets

Wondering about the status of your North Dakota state tax return? Read on to learn how to track your North Dakota income tax return status, North Dakota state tax brackets, and more.

Where is my North Dakota tax refund?

Check the status of your refund using these resources:

State: North Dakota
Refund Status Website: Check My North Dakota Tax Refund Status
Refund Status Phone Support: 1-701-328-1242
General Tax Information: 1-701-328-7088
Email: individualtax@nd.gov
2025 State Tax Filing Deadline: April 15, 2026

Note: For the latest updates on the status of your refund, sign up for email or SMS notifications through the Where’s My Refund tool linked above.

FAQs

How long to get North Dakota tax refund?

You can expect to receive your North Dakota tax refund within three to four weeks after your return is accepted (assuming there are no issues with your return). The fastest way to get your refund is to e-file your North Dakota state income tax return and choose direct deposit. However, if your return is incorrect, incomplete, or you filed a paper return, the refund process can take longer.

How to check North Dakota tax refund?

You can check your refund online using the “Where’s My Refund?” tool on the North Dakota Taxpayer Access Point’s website. You’ll need your Social Security Number, filing type, and expected refund amount.

When does North Dakota release tax refunds?

North Dakota processes refunds after returns are received and accepted. While there’s no set issue date for all refunds, most e-filed refunds are issued within a few weeks of filing (paper returns may take several more weeks).
Note that these are general guidelines. Timing may vary depending on the type of return and the volume of returns being processed by the state tax department at the time. If you have waited longer than the expected timeframe and still haven’t received your refund, use your state’s refund status tracking tool (linked above) or contact your state department of taxation using the contact info above.

Why is my North Dakota tax refund under manual review?

If your return contains errors, missing information, or is flagged for potential fraud, it may trigger a manual review. Manual reviews take longer to process, which can delay your refund.

Why is my North Dakota tax refund being offset?

State refunds can be offset (reduced or withheld) if you owe certain debts, such as unpaid taxes or child support, defaulted student loans, or other unpaid court-ordered debts. Tax agencies have the authority to intercept refunds to pay for certain debts. If you believe your refund offset was done in error, contact your state tax department.

What day are North Dakota tax refunds deposited?

There isn’t a fixed “deposit day” for state refunds. Basically, once your refund is approved, North Dakota issues it as soon as possible. Direct deposit usually arrives faster than mailed checks, but the exact day varies depending on when you filed and how quickly your return is processed.

North Dakota tax brackets

North Dakota income tax rates are spread across three different income brackets. Here is a breakdown of those brackets by filing status for 2025:

Tax Rate	Single Filers	Married Filing Separately	Married Filing Jointly / Surviving Spouse	Head of Household
0%	Up to $48,475	Up to $40,475	Up to $80,975	Up to $64,950
1.95%	$48,476-$244,825	$40,476-$149,025	$80,976-$298,075	$64,951-$271,450
2.5%	Over $244,825	Over $149,025	Over $298,075	Over $271,450

North Dakota taxable income

North Dakota taxpayers have the luxury of subtracting many forms of income from their federal adjusted gross income to calculate their taxable income in the state. Several types of income and gains taxed by the federal government are not taxable by the state of North Dakota. For instance, contributions to North Dakota College SAVE accounts can be subtracted as well as U.S. government obligations like savings bonds.

North Dakota no longer taxes Social Security benefits as of tax year 2021.

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