http://www.ftb.ca.gov/refund_delay_2008.shtml

Well, isn’t that annoying.

From the site, I can’t tell if the delay is open-ended or not. The first paragraph states, “…delay refunds for 30 days starting February 1, 2009”, but then, “It is anticipated that as soon as the cash and budget problems are solved, the refund delay will be lifted.” So in reality they have no idea when the problem will be solved.

You have my money, please give it back!