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Can you receive your federal return if you haven't filed your state return yet?

Federal and state refunds come from completely separate entities,  There is no rule as to which one will come first or how much time there will be between their arrivals.

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Can you receive your federal return if you haven't filed your state return yet?

Yes you can get your federal refund even if you haven't filed your state return yet.

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