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.

Does state refund take longer than federal?

Your state tax refund may take longer to hit your bank account than your federal refund. If you file your taxes electronically and choose direct deposit, your federal tax refund should appear in your account within 21 days. States that tax income also issue refunds, which may take longer to arrive.

Does state or federal refund come first?

Federal has always come first and the state return usually a week or two after. Did something go wrong? The timing of a federal tax return refund and one from your state can vary. The state refunds are sometimes processed quicker than the IRS depending on the individual state timing.

Why have I got my state taxes but not federal?

The IRS processes federal tax returns, while your state government processes the state tax returns. These are two different administrations that work independently of each other. So, it is common for you to receive your state tax refund before you receive your federal refund.

When do I get my state tax return back?

I filed on Jan 17 and it was accepted Jan 18 in Oregon. June 7, 2019 3:55 PM I got my federal return back but I still haven’t gotten my state tax return… do you know when would get it? I filed on Jan 17 and it was accepted Jan 18 in Oregon. June 7, 2019 3:55 PM

Where can I Find my state tax return?

Check your state tax site and if it’s the same case it’ll give you a number you need to call.

Is there a backlog of tax returns for 2019?

As of March, the IRS still had a backlog of more than 2 million returns from 2019. Most of them are leftover returns filed by mail that piled up last year when most IRS offices were temporarily shuttered due to COVID-19.

How can I find out if my tax refund is delayed?

If your tax refund hasn’t arrived yet, you can use the IRS Where’s My Refund tracker to see if your money is delayed. The IRS is expecting some delays in processing returns and issuing refunds this year. You’ve got your income tax return filed with the IRS and now you’re waiting for your tax refund to arrive.