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posted Jun 5, 2019 11:48:19 PM

When is California accepting state tax returns?

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Jun 5, 2019 11:48:21 PM

CA is not going to get your state return until your federal return can be accepted by the IRS.  The IRS is not going to start accepting/rejecting returns until January 28.  Until then, your return is in pending.

The IRS will not begin to accept/reject returns until January 28.  Until then, e-filed returns will just be sitting on a server, waiting.  You will receive an email after that date letting you know if your return was accepted or rejected.  It will probably take several days after January 28 for them to work through the backlog of returns on the server.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/4169486-can-i-change-my-return-if-i-already-submitted-it-and-you-re-holding-it-until-the-irs-opens


New Member
Jan 27, 2020 10:28:30 AM

If my fed return got accepted early but I know I won't get a date till after Feb 15 because of credits I have. will my state be getting accepted soon it's been in pending mode