Received federal return 6 days ago but haven’t gotten state return yet and it says I should get it by 03/24/2025

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Your tax return is the form you send to the government that shows your income and calculates your tax. The money the government sends back to you is your refund. You didn't receive your federal return. You sent your federal return and the IRS received it. You received your federal refund.

What is "it" that says you should get your state refund by 3/24/25? The federal and state tax returns are processed by completely separate government agencies. There is no connection between them. Each one works on its own schedule.

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To check the status of your state refund go to the following link and then click on the name of your state.

How do I track my state refund?