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How long does it take to get your state refund after you’ve received your federal return?

tamarahenry705 — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:31:16 GMT

My refund was approved but they only sent my federal.

Re: How long does it take to get your state refund after you’ve received your federal return?

VolvoGirl — Sat, 08 Mar 2025 01:54:24 GMT

Every return is different. The state sent my refund the next day after I efiled in February. Haven’t t gotten my federal yet.

Re: How long does it take to get your state refund after you’ve received your federal return?

mesquitebean — Sat, 08 Mar 2025 01:56:20 GMT

The Federal and state refunds are handled by 2 different tax agencies and come at separate times. Some states are fairly quick with refunds, while other states can take a long time processing returns--even several weeks--as they crack down on detecting fraudulent returns. Here are some things you should check:

First, you need to be sure your state return was successfully filed. If you efiled, be sure your efiled state return was accepted. If you used Online TurboTax, you can check by looking at the Tax Home in your Online account.

Or did you choose to file by mail instead? TurboTax does not mail it for you. If you chose that method, you have to print, sign, date, and mail it.

The FAQ below tells how to check on a state refund and has a link for your state. Then you'll see information for your state (which may include info on how long it takes in your state) and a link to go to your state's "Where's My Refund" tool. Your state may also have a FAQ section at it's "Where's My Refund" site that tells how long to expect in your state.

Choose your state from the table in this FAQ:

FAQ: How do I track my state refund?

https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-refund/track-state-refund/L3jgO8PGs_...

Re: How long does it take to get your state refund after you’ve received your federal return?

redcookies2003 — Sun, 13 Apr 2025 18:32:30 GMT

How long does it take to get my state refund after receiving federal

Re: How long does it take to get your state refund after you’ve received your federal return?

VolvoGirl — Sun, 13 Apr 2025 18:34:22 GMT

@redcookies2003 Did you read the prior posts? Federal and state are completely separate. I got my state refund first right away and didn't get federal for several weeks.

Track you state refund
https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-refund/track-state-refund/L3jgO8PGs_US_en_US?uid=lvsn577f

Contact your state
https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/state-taxes/contact-state-department-revenue/L9qVToi02_US_en_US?uid=lvsn8hqj