Whose Money Is It?

USA Today has posted an article today stating that some states will be delaying taxpayer refunds for up to five months due to budgeting problems.  The states that have said that they will be delaying refunds are Alabama, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, New York, and North Carolina.  If this is not illegal, it should be (unless they are paying interest!).  A tax refund represents an overpayment of taxes by a taxpayer.  The state refunds that money because it is not entitled to keep it.  This is the equivalent of taking money from someone without their permission with the idea that eventually you will pay them back.  I really do think it's time for a taxpayers' revolt--this is revolting!