Generally, you can expect to receive your state tax refund within 30 days if you filed your tax return electronically. If you filed a paper tax return, it may take as many as 12 weeks for your refund to arrive – or longer, if your state has been or still is under social distancing restrictions.

Can California take my federal refund?

If you have a past-due, legally enforceable California income tax debt and are entitled to a federal income tax refund, the Franchise Tax Board (FTB) is authorized to offset that refund and apply it toward your balance due. FTB will continue to pursue federal offset activity even if you are in an installment agreement.

Is federal refund different from state refund?

Yes, federal and state are two separate entities. If you are getting refund from both, you’ll be issued two refunds.

Can Edd take my federal tax return?

Yes, the EDD can take you IRS refund, and there is not much you can do about it. You will not be able to prevent the IRS from handing over your refund to the EDD unless you can show the IRS that you do not owe the EDD what it claims it is owed to them.

Can collections take your federal tax return?

These debts include past-due federal taxes, state income taxes, child support payments and amounts you owe to other federal agencies, such as federal student loans you fail to pay. As a result, the collection agencies that your other creditors hire to obtain payment from you cannot intercept or garnish your tax refund.

Do you get your state refund before your federal return?

Yes, the Federal and State returns are both soft-checked at the same time before e-filing, and it is possible that you can receive your State refund before the IRS refund. The funds come from different places. You can use the Where’s my refund? tool to track your IRS refund.

Where can I Find my tax refund in California?

California counts on all of us You cannot use our Check refund service to track your Golden State Stimulus payment. This service only allows you to check your income tax refund status. The Golden State Stimulus is not an income tax refund. If your mailing address is 1234 Main Street, the numbers are 1234.

Why do I get a letter about my tax refund?

Common reasons include changes to a tax return or a payment of past due federal or state debts. If we made any changes to your tax return, your refund amount may change. You’ll receive a letter in the mail ( Notice of Tax Return Change ) with the details of the changes and the updated refund amount.

Why did I get less refund than I expected?

Sometimes, you’ll receive a refund that’s either more or less than you expected. Common reasons include changes to a tax return or a payment of past due federal or state debts. If we made any changes to your tax return, your refund amount may change.