The processing time does not necessarily depend on if you are a first-time filer nor the state you are in. It can take anywhere from 24-72 hours for your return to be accepted and can be longer depending on the IRS processing time. As a rule, the IRS request tax-payers to wait at least 21 business days after the return was accepted before contacting them concerning the refund.
You can
Check Your E-File Status Here
Once Accepted by the IRS track your refund status here:
Where's My Refund?
* NOTE: "The IRS issues most refunds in less than 21 days, although some require additional time. You should only call if it has been:
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21 days or more since you e-filed
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6 weeks or more since you mailed your return, or when
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"Where's
My Refund?" tells you to contact the IRS
Taxpayers who claim the Earned Income Tax Credit or the Additional Child Tax Credit may experience a refund hold. According to the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act, the IRS cannot issue these refunds before mid-February. The IRS expects the earliest EITC/ACTC related refunds to be available in taxpayer bank accounts or debit cards starting February 27, 2018, if these taxpayers chose direct deposit and there are no other issues with their tax return. "
