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LeonardS
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Tax Year Prior to 2020: My state return came before my federal what does that mean? Federal has always come first and the state return usually a week or two after. Did something go wrong?

The fact that your state return was received before your federal return does not indicate any problem.  It is not possible to predict the time it will take to receive your refund as this is dependent on the workload and processing time at the IRS.

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Jamc252
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Tax Year Prior to 2020: My state return came before my federal what does that mean? Federal has always come first and the state return usually a week or two after. Did something go wrong?

Where can you find this number for the IRS (I'm in Kentucky if that helps)? I filed my taxes at the end of January - just now received State but my federal is still being processed.

JakailaLO
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Tax Year Prior to 2020: My state return came before my federal what does that mean? Federal has always come first and the state return usually a week or two after. Did something go wrong?

Please use this link for instructions on how to contact the IRS: How do I contact the Internal Revenue Service (IRS... - Community

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Tax Year Prior to 2020: My state return came before my federal what does that mean? Federal has always come first and the state return usually a week or two after. Did something go wrong?

wheres my federal refund been waiting going on 2 months I have Bill's to pay with my money 

DMarkM1
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Tax Year Prior to 2020: My state return came before my federal what does that mean? Federal has always come first and the state return usually a week or two after. Did something go wrong?

If it has been more than 21 days and you have not received any IRS notifications you can call the IRS at 800-829-1040.  

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Tax Year Prior to 2020: My state return came before my federal what does that mean? Federal has always come first and the state return usually a week or two after. Did something go wrong?

I’m having the same issue. Both filed the same day, both day accepted, got my state for the first time ever since I’ve been filing but not my federal, I’m like super worried. I was laid off I have a family rent and bills I’m stressing!! 

DMarkM1
Expert Alumni

Tax Year Prior to 2020: My state return came before my federal what does that mean? Federal has always come first and the state return usually a week or two after. Did something go wrong?

Sometimes the state taxing agency is just faster due to manpower and number of returns being processed at the time.  

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Tax Year Prior to 2020: My state return came before my federal what does that mean? Federal has always come first and the state return usually a week or two after. Did something go wrong?

My state came but not my federal 

I completed everything they need still say is being processed 

Also how come I'm so get the stimulus before refund

VictorW9
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Tax Year Prior to 2020: My state return came before my federal what does that mean? Federal has always come first and the state return usually a week or two after. Did something go wrong?

Sometimes depending on the state, you do get your refund before federal. It's normal and nothing to worry about.

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MaryY56
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Tax Year Prior to 2020: My state return came before my federal what does that mean? Federal has always come first and the state return usually a week or two after. Did something go wrong?

How soon will I get my Federal tax refund,  I have already received my state refund. I filed them both at the same time with direct deposit.  Did something go wrong with my Federal tax refund 

angeetm1
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Tax Year Prior to 2020: My state return came before my federal what does that mean? Federal has always come first and the state return usually a week or two after. Did something go wrong?

I submitted my taxes on March 17th and I've only received my State. The IRS website just says processing and I've tried to call but because of the COVID-19 situation there's no live people to answer my questions. If there was something wrong on my taxes would I even get my State? 

Lobito411
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Tax Year Prior to 2020: My state return came before my federal what does that mean? Federal has always come first and the state return usually a week or two after. Did something go wrong?

I’ve been trying to check the status of my refund and it says something is wrong and I put everything exactly how it is on refund. It’s been over a month since a filled my taxes now 

Tax Year Prior to 2020: My state return came before my federal what does that mean? Federal has always come first and the state return usually a week or two after. Did something go wrong?

I recieved my state 1 week ago Monday and still waiting for my federal

Tax Year Prior to 2020: My state return came before my federal what does that mean? Federal has always come first and the state return usually a week or two after. Did something go wrong?

Mine too! I mailed both my state and federal off in March, started checking the status 4 weeks ago only for it to tell me that my info might not be correct. But then I recieved my state last week on Monday but my federal isn't in yet. I wish I knew what's going on

Tax Year Prior to 2020: My state return came before my federal what does that mean? Federal has always come first and the state return usually a week or two after. Did something go wrong?

Can I check to see where my federal return is? Why is it taking so long 

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