I thought you usually receive your federal tax refund before your state refund

[bettyboopboop40]

I filed my taxes and both state and federal were accepted by the irs.  Today I got my state refund, but I thought most people usually get their federal first

[Mike9241]

The IRS doesn't accept the state.  the IRS notifies the state it's accepted the 1040 and then it's the state's turn to accept or reject. the fed takes UP TO 3 weeks for direct deposit when there are no issues with your return. every state is different as to timing of refunds