You have not received the state refund yet since you are just now filing the state return. IF you itemize deductions for the tax year that you filed and receive the state refund in 2021, you will enter that state refund amount on your 2021 tax return--that you prepare in 2022.
Make sure you are using the right software for each tax year that must be prepared separately. You cannot combine them in any way. Do not even use the same envelope when you mail them. Each tax year has to be prepared using the forms and software for the specific tax year.
When you mail a tax return, you need to attach any documents showing tax withheld, such as your W-2’s or any 1099’s. Use a mailing service that will track it, such as UPS or certified mail so you will know the IRS/state received the return.
Federal and state returns must be in separate envelopes and they are mailed to different addresses. Read the mailing instructions that print with your tax return carefully so you mail them to the right addresses.
Hint:
Since you are filing a late 2019 return, the IRS will not have a 2019 AGI in the system for you. When the 2020 software asks for your 2019 AGI so that you can e-file 2020, use “zero.” If you cannot e-file by using zero then you will have to print, sign and mail your 2020 return.
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