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posted Jun 4, 2019 6:10:54 PM

Is my federal refund different from my state refund?

If my federal refund is different from my total refund which one do I expect to get?

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Employee Tax Expert
Jun 4, 2019 6:10:55 PM

Yes, federal and state are two separate entities. If you are getting refund from both, you'll be issued two refunds.

If your federal return is accepted by the IRS, use the federal tax refund website to check the refund status - https://www.irs.gov/refunds

If your state return is accepted, use this TurboTax support FAQ to check the state tax refund status - https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1899433-how-do-i-track-my-state-refund

Some tax returns take longer to process than others for many reasons, including when a return:

  • Includes errors
  • Is incomplete
  • Is affected by identity theft or fraud
  • Includes a claim filed for an Earned Income Tax Credit or an Additional Child Tax Credit. See Q&A below.
  • Includes a Form 8379, Injured Spouse Allocation, which could take up to 14 weeks to process
  • Needs further review in general

You can read more here - https://www.irs.gov/refunds/tax-season-refund-frequently-asked-questions