It is not the right course of action for any governmental body to delay tax refunds to its citizens. These are payments made in good faith. If citizens overpaid they are entitled to a refund as soon as it is available, regardless of any fiscal disciplinary problem.
Many families are struggling due to the ongoing economic crisis and every single penny they can hang on to is incredibly important to their well being. I understand that many state governments are suffering from lower tax receipts, but to make your citizens suffer for a lack of foresight, bad investments or budget deficits is morally questionable at best.
We are all facing the same situation so let’s help each other come out of it stronger and leaner. It’s time to make some serious cuts and perhaps even consider raising taxes in certain areas. It may not be politically popular, but it sure is a lot more favorable than delaying the repayment of money that technically isn’t even yours.
