I just contacted the state (NJ) - (It really depends on who at the state you speak with.)
I'm still in "pending" status since 4/18/22 when I e-filed both State and Fed returns. (My Fed return was "accepted" within 2 hours of e-filing.) The rep said she cannot see my return status until processing has been started.
She did say they were slammed on the weekend... 4/15, 4/16 and 4/17 and very heavy on the 18th which was the deadline.
Bottom line.... it depends on when and how you filed and to remain patient - could possibly take weeks. She did say that "pending" means the tax return was transmitted from Turbotax --- But I still question that statement to a degree. I don't know if expecting a refund or owing money has any bearing on the initial
"acceptance" (or rejection) and the processing times.
