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New Member
posted Apr 16, 2025 2:41:49 PM

California e-file return still shows pending, could you help check if something is pending or was it rejected due to some error?

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Level 15
Apr 16, 2025 3:18:35 PM

If it is "pending" it is still waiting to be accepted or rejected.  A state return cannot be accepted until the federal return has been accepted.  There is usually a lag between acceptance of the federal and state returns.

 

When you e-file your federal return you will receive two emails from TurboTax.  The first one will say that your return was submitted.  The second email will tell you if your federal return was accepted or rejected.  If you e-filed a state return, there will be a third email to tell you if the state accepted or rejected your state return.

 

New Member
Apr 16, 2025 4:17:24 PM

Federal return already got accepted within few minutes of submission, could you please help check if there is any issue with my California return?

Level 15
Apr 16, 2025 4:20:17 PM

No.  No one in the user forum can check anything like that for you.   We have no access to your information.   

 

Check you own e-file status:

https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/efile-status-lookup/

 

New Member
Apr 16, 2025 5:22:42 PM

I checked with CA FTB online chat and they checked they havent recieved any return with my SSN. what is the delay on TT end? Could you please look into this? It will cost me penalty.

Level 15
Apr 16, 2025 5:50:37 PM

Already told you ---no.   No one in the user forum has access to your information.  We cannot check your e-file status.   Give it a day or two.  It is not one bit unusual for it to take a couple of extra days for the state to accept an e-file after the federal return has been accepted.