All State refunds are handled by each individual state and their refund processing times vary. Please see answer below for information regarding your State.
The federal government give you an estimate. Why can't California just give you a around a bout! Will it take 3 months or 6 months, that's all I want.
Actually you can have the simplest of taxes to file with California Franchise Tax board and yet when you go to the check refund status area it will still tell you to check back in a month. They're not truthful on their website when they state e-filing only takes two weeks that's a lie and they need to change their verbiage on their site to be truthful.
My status actually shows, "We are processing your return at this time. Please allow 1 month from the date you filed your return to complete processing. If we make adjustments to your return, we will notify you by mail."
Dont remember ever getting that long of a wait time for processing.
Each state handles its own refunds. To see how long it may take for you to get your State refund, select your state from the link provided below for refund tracking instructions:
I had to do a paper filing b/c turbotax cannot do a California E file if you have a single member LLC . Turbotax sucks. Wish I knew this other tax ppl can do E-file
They received it Feb 15 , I go online and it says your taxes cannot be found, so its not even in the system after two weeks.
Will update here, once I see something change
If anyone has received their $ , do let us know
Just like the IRS, it can take the states about 6 weeks to receive and enter in the paper filed tax return. Check back in a few weeks to see if they have received it and have entered it in the program.
I filed Feb. 4th and received federal refund on Feb. 26th. Still haven’t received California state tax return, checked online a few days ago and said to allow 1 month and now it says to wait 3 months. Also been calling but customer service says to wait 1-2 hours. I waited and still no answer from live representative.
I’m going through pretty much the same thing! I received all my other refunds however, California still hadn’t sent mine and I’m receiving the same message!
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. It is not unusual that one arrived before the other. Only the Franchise Tax Board can provide information regarding your state return after it has been accepted. Please see How do I track my California tax refund? for more information.
Did you end up getting a date exactly one month as stated?
@pradamap The information below, is per the CA state website State of California
How long it normally takes to receive a refund
Some tax returns need extra review for accuracy, completeness, and to protect taxpayers from fraud and identity theft. Extra processing time may be necessary.
If you received a refund amount different than the amount on your tax return, we’ll mail you a letter. Wait for that letter before you contact us.
I got the message about extra processing time needed and it could take up to 3 months to receive my return. I did nothing and then approximately a week later I checked on the California refund status website and it showed my refund as issued. I had already received my federal tax refund so I think that helped the state process mine quicker. So don't get discouraged and just be patient.
Update March 19: I called and after two hours finally got to a rep.
They said they cannot find my paper tax return , so they asked me to resend everything again. I waited 5 weeks . They received it Feb 15 , I sent it certified mailer with the return receipt.
Now have to reprint California, go to post office during the corona lockdown to get my refund maybe in 6-8 weeks.
Thank you turbotax for not being able to electronically file my California return.
Update March 30- Resent the paper filing last week and it was received by them today. Let see how long they take.
April 9 update"
We received your 2019 California Income Tax return on: Saturday, February 15, 2020.
Your tax return requires additional processing time.
Please allow 3 months from the date you filed your return to complete processing. If you received a notice from us requesting additional information, please respond to continue the processing of your return. Allow 2 months from the date you mailed your response for a determination to be made.
We appreciate your patience.
Mines said the same files Feb. 4th and received My federal first normally I would received my state first. This year it’s a very long wait I still haven’t received my state I fax them the paper and everything they wanted again On March 10th and now it says allow 2-3 months from the time you filed? The guy on the phone told me to allow 8 weeks for processing it’s been a month and still nothing 😑😑😑 what’s going on this year
I filed March 4, waited the month (April 4) then status changed to 3 months from then date I filed. Still no issue or date. I haven't recieved a letter or nothing. Its upsetting not knowing what is going on.
I convinced my friend to do his taxes through TurboTax for the first time now his fed is being investigated for fraud and his state is also 3 months processing. I feel bad.
I mailed by return priority mail and according to the tracking info it was delivered February 20th, but when I check the system it states there is no record of ot. Is this normal? Should I mail it again?
Did any of you above finally get your refund?
I filed on March 7th, my federal refund came 13 days later. It's now almost been 3 months. I tracked it and it says processing still. I have not recieved anything in the mail from the IRS. When I checked the status a few weeks ago it said allow up to 3 months but that went away and now it says 1 month for e-filing under the processing status
Can you clarify your question please? You mentioned you received your IRS refund 13 days after filing but then say you still haven't received anything from the IRS.
The IRS issues a lot of refunds within 21 days, but it has been taking longer with the stimulus payment being issued in addition to the tax refunds.
IRS processing time and refund status
The online link is your best option to track your refund. I have attached a link with more answers from the IRS as to why your refund may be taking longer to process.
Please see the attached for more specific information as it applies to your particular state.
I have to say I hear the common denominator is Turbo Tax yeah they failed me two the IRS and State denied me money's for my children specifically the CTC because somehow even with SS numbers my children were filed as not being born and raised in this country this city this town and this Virus as well as this Economy. So As A Single Mother Of five turbo tax ill never use again I will never recommend turbo tax the year 2021 sucked still struggling and busting your but to sit and watch others eat and you payed taxes too but messed around and filed through Turbo tax. Yes I've amended my taxes through turbo tax and a year later still waiting. This year Was H&R block let's see if they can rectify turbo taxes wrong? My 5 Children are depending on it.
Good bye turbo tax👋✌
it takes up to three weeks to process refunds for e-filed California returns, and up to four weeks for mailed returns. Some returns may take additional time to review, impacting refund processing. View current California Returns and Refunds processing times. You can track your refund at t the State of California Franchise Tax Board. Click on where is my refund.
If there’s a problem
Contact the California Franchise Tax Board if you have questions about your refund. That's the quickest way to determine your refund status.