My federal taxes came before my state taxes why is that ?

[mesquitebean]

The Federal and State refunds come from 2 different tax agencies, each doing their own thing.  There is no way to predict which one will come first.  

If your state refund has not yet arrived, here's how you can track it:

FAQ: How do I track my state refund?

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