https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/after-you-file/discussion/my-federal-refund-was-accepted-on-01-23-2024-but-my-ca-state-return-still-hasn-t-been-accepted-after/01/3146293#M726535 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:22:30 GMT Ezspirit 2026-02-10T09:22:30Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/after-you-file/discussion/my-federal-refund-was-accepted-on-01-23-2024-but-my-ca-state-return-still-hasn-t-been-accepted-after/01/3146293#M726535 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:22:30 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/after-you-file/discussion/my-federal-refund-was-accepted-on-01-23-2024-but-my-ca-state-return-still-hasn-t-been-accepted-after/01/3146293#M726535 Ezspirit 2026-02-10T09:22:30Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/after-you-file/discussion/re-my-federal-refund-was-accepted-on-01-23-2024-but-my-ca-state-return-still-hasn-t-been-accepte/01/3147757#M726769 <P>It's not necessarily uncommon.&nbsp; Your federal return must always be accepted before your state return is submitted for acceptance.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>That said, if you're concerned about the status of your state return, see the TurboTax Help article <A href="https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/refund-status/help/how-do-i-track-my-state-refund/00/25571" target="_blank">How do I track my state refund?</A> for tracking guidance.</P> Sun, 28 Jan 2024 19:15:19 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/after-you-file/discussion/re-my-federal-refund-was-accepted-on-01-23-2024-but-my-ca-state-return-still-hasn-t-been-accepte/01/3147757#M726769 JohnW152 2024-01-28T19:15:19Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/after-you-file/discussion/re-my-federal-refund-was-accepted-on-01-23-2024-but-my-ca-state-return-still-hasn-t-been-accepte/01/3147832#M726782 <P>Thank You John,</P><P>After reviewing the forum I realized I wasn't the only one.&nbsp; I did file my taxes much earlier than I normally do, so I was a bit uneasy.&nbsp; &nbsp;I'm going to wait until after Jan.29th and see what happens... I'm sure things will be fine.</P> Sun, 28 Jan 2024 19:50:36 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/after-you-file/discussion/re-my-federal-refund-was-accepted-on-01-23-2024-but-my-ca-state-return-still-hasn-t-been-accepte/01/3147832#M726782 Ezspirit 2024-01-28T19:50:36Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/after-you-file/discussion/re-my-federal-refund-was-accepted-on-01-23-2024-but-my-ca-state-return-still-hasn-t-been-accepte/01/3147854#M726785 <P>IRS accepted a test batch of returns yours was clearly one of them as you mention season starts on the 29th and it could take up to 48 hours after that&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P> Sun, 28 Jan 2024 19:59:58 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/after-you-file/discussion/re-my-federal-refund-was-accepted-on-01-23-2024-but-my-ca-state-return-still-hasn-t-been-accepte/01/3147854#M726785 stephronl 2024-01-28T19:59:58Z