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MichelleLO
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Is it possible to not receive your federal return after you have received your state return?

The IRS and your state operate independently of each other and therefore, the time frame in which each return is accepted and processed can vary. Receiving your state return before your federal is not an indication that anything is wrong. The IRS generally releases most refunds within 21 calendar days after the e-file has been accepted. 

To get the most up-to-date status of your federal return, please visit the IRS Where's My Refund? site. You can check the status of your return every 24 hours as they do update the site daily - usually in the overnight hours. You can check the status of your refund by calling the IRS at 800-829-1954.

Please see the below FAQ for more information on why some returns can take longer:

https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3302330

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MichelleLO
Intuit Alumni

Is it possible to not receive your federal return after you have received your state return?

The IRS and your state operate independently of each other and therefore, the time frame in which each return is accepted and processed can vary. Receiving your state return before your federal is not an indication that anything is wrong. The IRS generally releases most refunds within 21 calendar days after the e-file has been accepted. 

To get the most up-to-date status of your federal return, please visit the IRS Where's My Refund? site. You can check the status of your return every 24 hours as they do update the site daily - usually in the overnight hours. You can check the status of your refund by calling the IRS at 800-829-1954.

Please see the below FAQ for more information on why some returns can take longer:

https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3302330

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**Mark the post that answers your question by clicking on "Mark as Best Answer"
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