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Is it normal for Federal taxes to deposit first before state taxes? I have not yet to receive my state taxes. Just Federal.

verdugolarissa56 — Sat, 14 Feb 2026 21:56:15 GMT

Re: Is it normal for Federal taxes to deposit first before state taxes? I have not yet to receive my state taxes. Just Federal.

VolvoGirl — Sat, 14 Feb 2026 21:59:31 GMT

Either way. I usually get my state refund before federal but I just got my federal refund today and haven’t got California yet.

Re: Is it normal for Federal taxes to deposit first before state taxes? I have not yet to receive...

DianeW777 — Sat, 14 Feb 2026 23:21:30 GMT

Yes, it's quite normal to receive the federal refund before a start refund. It can happen in reverse however it's been my experience the states are not always as quick to release as the federal.

The federal refund is usually delayed if special child credits are included in the return such as earned income credit (EIC) or additional child tax credit (ACTC).

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