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I haven't filed my taxes but received a deposit from the IRS Treas

maviviana — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:25:28 GMT

The title of the deposit said: "ACH FRANCHISE TAX BD CASTTAXRFD"

Re: I haven't filed my taxes but received a deposit from the IRS Treas

Bsch4477 — Sun, 09 Mar 2025 00:26:52 GMT

That deposit is your California refund.

Re: I haven't filed my taxes but received a deposit from the IRS Treas

maviviana — Sun, 09 Mar 2025 01:31:49 GMT

but I have NOT filed my taxes yet for this year for my 2024 return.

Re: I haven't filed my taxes but received a deposit from the IRS Treas

mesquitebean — Sun, 09 Mar 2025 01:58:25 GMT

@maviviana wrote:
but I have NOT filed my taxes yet for this year for my 2024 return.

No one here in a user community forum is going to know specifically why CA FTB sent you the money or even what tax year it was for. Perhaps they corrected a past return (in which case you may also get a letter in a couple weeks.) In any case, you can phone the CA Franchise Tax Board during their business hours to directly inquire about it and have them explain it. I believe they also have online chat.

Here's how to get to their contact site:

https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/state-taxes/contact-state-department-revenue/L9qVToi02_US_en_US

ADDENDUM NOTE: 3/08/2025 5:50 PM Pacific

Also see the next comment below that Tax Expert @AmyC just left you that warns about a possible scam. Be sure and talk to the California FTB to see what is going on.

Re: I haven't filed my taxes but received a deposit from the IRS Treas

AmyC — Sun, 09 Mar 2025 01:52:00 GMT

There is a tax scam where they file a return for you, you get the money and then they call and get you to transfer it back. Of course, it goes to the scammers. Be smart and safe. Check your account then call CA at (800) 852-5711.