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Tax Year Prior to 2020: My state return came before my federal what does that mean? Federal has always come first and the state return usually a week or two after. Did something go wrong?

speedyjr75 — Thu, 11 May 2023 19:34:13 GMT

I filed both at the same time and I seen my state was deposited in my account but no federal last I knew federal return always came first and state a bit after that.

It doesn't mean that anything is wrong, each state proces...

Heather14 — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 05:18:24 GMT

It doesn't mean that anything is wrong, each state processes their state tax returns separately from the IRS, and the fact that you received your state refund first, just means that your state was able to process your state return and process your refund a bit more quickly than the IRS has processed your federal return.

I don't understand how I got a date for me to get my stat...

lissetter3 — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 05:18:26 GMT

I don't understand how I got a date for me to get my state and my fed still saying recived and being processed. If something was wrong with my fed wouldn't they hold both until they can figure out what's wrong. When I called about my taxes the agent stated I should be gettin a letter in the mail since February 27 nothing yet.. So any one can help me out here

Did you ever get your feds refund because that is happeni...

Criistallee — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 05:18:26 GMT

Did you ever get your feds refund because that is happening to me now

No I had to call and verify my identification for my 5071...

sidallenjr — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 05:18:28 GMT

No I had to call and verify my identification for my 5071C form in order to get it but the IRS had accepted my Federal refund on Jan 15 I called they told me it will take up to 9 weeks to process and I dnt even have any dependent on there never have

So once you made the call how long did it take to get you...

Criistallee — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 05:18:29 GMT

So once you made the call how long did it take to get your refund & do you have an exact number to call them

Yea they should send you one in the mail w/ a case number

sidallenjr — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 05:18:33 GMT

Yea they should send you one in the mail w/ a case number

How long did it take them to send you your refund after t...

Criistallee — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 05:18:34 GMT

How long did it take them to send you your refund after the phone call

Haven’t received a date on it just said it’s been accepte...

sidallenjr — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 05:18:34 GMT

Haven’t received a date on it just said it’s been accepted on turbo tax and IRS still is updating my status since the phone call

The IRS did have a computer glitch last week, so that may...

mike-Terry-TV — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 05:18:36 GMT

The IRS did have a computer glitch last week, so that may have slowed them down some. States sometime update their systems to make refunds go quicker too. I wouldn't worry about getting the state refund back first.

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TreeSkrog — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 17:50:58 GMT

This same thing has happened to me this year. Both my fed and state say accepted and were filled same day but got my state first. But since it says my fed is accepted there shouldn't be a problem right?

Re: My state return came before my federal what does that mean? Federal has always come first and...

JohnW222 — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 17:57:35 GMT

It's possible there are issues, even though the return has been "accepted," but there are any number of IRS processing issues that could cause a slight delay, so you shouldn't be overly concerned.

If there's a problem, the IRS will notify you.

Re: My state return came before my federal what does that mean? Federal has always come first and the state return usually a week or two after. Did something go wrong?

kMoloney — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 20:01:27 GMT

Earned income & child tax credits are not being processed until feb 15. What i read says not to expect your refund until after 2/27 if you claimed these credits since they're highly abused.

Re: My state return came before my federal what does that mean? Federal has always come first and the state return usually a week or two after. Did something go wrong?

Erick101 — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 22:26:22 GMT

So you received your state refund already this year?

Re: My state return came before my federal what does that mean? Federal has always come first and...

CarissaM — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 22:33:33 GMT

@Erick101 this thread is an older thread but yes some have received their refunds this year. If you have any new issues please post a new thread for better assistance.

Re: My state return came before my federal what does that mean? Federal has always come first and the state return usually a week or two after. Did something go wrong?

TreeSkrog — Wed, 12 Feb 2020 02:11:29 GMT

Yes

Re: My state return came before my federal what does that mean? Federal has always come first and...

JeanneLO — Wed, 12 Feb 2020 04:11:04 GMT

The timing of a federal tax return refund and one from your state can vary. The state refunds are sometimes processed quicker than the IRS depending on the individual state timing. Typically it takes about 21 days to receive your refund from the IRS when you e-file and choose direct deposit as your refund choice. You can check your refund status here.

Re: My state return came before my federal what does that mean? Federal has always come first and...

GrayFlannel — Wed, 12 Feb 2020 16:43:17 GMT

Do you start counting the 21 days on the day you submitted? I actually submitted prior to 1/27 but I know they started processing them on 1/27. So for the 21 day time frame does that start in 1/27 or the day after 1/28. Just trying to figure out if the 21 days is 2/16 or 2/17

Re: My state return came before my federal what does that mean? Federal has always come first and...

SusanY1 — Wed, 12 Feb 2020 16:52:55 GMT

It is typically 21 days from when the return was accepted. However, if the return contained refundable additional child tax credits or the earned income tax credit, this 21-day date may not be accurate.

Refunds with these credits cannot be processed any sooner than "mid-February" (the exact date is not defined).

You may be able to determine a more precise date for your refund by checking here: Where's My Refund?

@GrayFlannel

Re: My state return came before my federal what does that mean? Federal has always come first and...

VictorW9 — Wed, 12 Feb 2020 23:25:15 GMT

Not at all. Some states do process their returns pretty quick. It is not uncommon for residence in my state in east coast for taxpayers to receive their state refunds much earlier than federal.