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New Member
posted Jun 6, 2019 9:25:28 AM

Is my state return filed. It still says pending. Why

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New Member
Jun 6, 2019 9:25:29 AM

To track the status of your state refund. Please see below for more details.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1899433-how-do-i-track-my-state-refund

Pending simply means that your e-filed return is on its way and that the government hasn't accepted or rejected it yet.

If you e-filed your return in January, it'll stay in Pending status until the IRS starts processing the backlog of returns.

After January, e-filed returns generally sit in Pending status for 24-48 hours before coming back as either Accepted or Rejected. Sometimes state returns stay in Pending for several days or even longer.

Please see below for more details.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2562178-what-does-pending-mean

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New Member
Jun 6, 2019 9:25:29 AM

To track the status of your state refund. Please see below for more details.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1899433-how-do-i-track-my-state-refund

Pending simply means that your e-filed return is on its way and that the government hasn't accepted or rejected it yet.

If you e-filed your return in January, it'll stay in Pending status until the IRS starts processing the backlog of returns.

After January, e-filed returns generally sit in Pending status for 24-48 hours before coming back as either Accepted or Rejected. Sometimes state returns stay in Pending for several days or even longer.

Please see below for more details.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2562178-what-does-pending-mean

New Member
Jun 6, 2019 9:25:31 AM

In need to make a change on my state return but don’t see how

New Member
Jun 6, 2019 9:25:32 AM

In need to make a change on my state return but don’t see how

Intuit Alumni
Feb 3, 2020 3:10:31 PM

You can only make changes in your return if you have not filed yet.

Here is an article that will provide information on how to correct your return. 

How do I preview my TurboTax Online return before filing? 

New Member
Feb 17, 2021 6:48:19 AM

My state taxes has been showing pending since 02/11/2021. Why 

Level 4
Feb 17, 2021 7:53:26 AM

Same here. Mine has been pending since 2/12 while fed was accepted. I need file amendments but was advised that I need to wait for acceptance first.

Intuit Alumni
Feb 17, 2021 9:29:48 AM

It varies, but normally it takes 24-48 hours. Also, the identity-protection safeguards implemented by the IRS in recent years may account for longer wait times. Eventually, you will receive an email letting you know whether or not your return has been accepted or rejected. TurboTax FAQ "What does Pending mean? "states, "Pending simply means that your e-filed return is on its way and that the government hasn't accepted or rejected it yet.

 

If you e-filed your return in January, it'll stay in Pending status until the IRS starts processing the backlog of returns. After January, e-filed returns generally sit in Pending status for 24-48 hours before coming back as either Accepted or Rejected.

 

Sometimes state returns stay in Pending for several days or even longer. If you contact the government or try to look up your refund status while your return is still pending, don't be surprised if they tell you "no record found." This is normal; until the government starts reviewing and processing your return, they won't have any record of it."

 

What does pending mean?

New Member
Feb 17, 2021 10:51:59 AM

My state return, which was prepared and filed using the TurboTax Deluxe 2020 software, still says pending. I filed both federal and state on 2/2/21. Federal was accepted on 2/11/21 and i already have received my refund. The state (NY) says it is still pending. When will this change?

Intuit Alumni
Feb 17, 2021 11:04:58 AM

That will determine how fast the state is able to accept the return. 

 

You can track your state return by clicking here

New Member
Feb 17, 2021 11:25:03 AM

I know how to check my NYS refund once it has been accepted. I used to work for NYS Department of Taxation and Finance. In prior years, my federal and state returns were accepted within a day of each other. Is there a way I can call someone at TurboTax to make sure that my return is not stuck in the system and that it is currently being transmitted to them? I know I had submitted both returns BEFORE the filing period opened up this year which I normally don't submit them until filing period has opened.

Intuit Alumni
Feb 17, 2021 11:32:20 AM

You can track your return by clicking here

 

If you wish to speak with someone at Turbo Tax, please click here

Returning Member
Mar 12, 2022 4:40:56 PM

help me with my state tax return

Intuit Alumni
Mar 13, 2022 7:15:08 AM

If you filed your federal and state returns at the same time, your state return may not start processing at the same time as your federal.

It's not unusual for state returns to remain in a pending status for several days after a federal return has been accepted. 

 

Please see the TurboTax FAQ here.