You can track your state tax refund directly through your state’s tax agency. Each state has its own refund system and timeline, so tracking a state refund works differently than tracking a federal refund.
After your return is filed, your state tax agency handles the timing and status of your state refund, not april.
How do I check my state refund status?
Most states offer an online refund tracking tool on their tax agency website.
To check your state refund status, you’ll usually need:
Your Social Security number or taxpayer identification number (ITIN)
Your filing status
The refund amount shown on your state return (some states require this)
You can find links to each state’s refund tracking page on your state tax agency’s website.
When can I start tracking my state refund?
In most states, you can start tracking your refund within 24 to 48 hours after your state return is accepted.
If your refund still shows as pending after that:
Your state may not have started processing returns yet
Your return may be in a processing queue
Some states begin processing returns later than the IRS, especially early in the filing season. It’s common for state refunds to remain pending for several days even after your federal return is accepted.
How long do state refunds usually take?
State refund timelines vary by state and filing method.
Delays are more likely if you:
Filed early in the tax season
Mailed your state return
Claimed certain credits
Filed a more complex return
For the most accurate timeline, check your state tax agency’s refund page for current processing estimates.
What if my state refund is delayed?
If your state refund is taking longer than expected:
Check your state’s refund tracking tool for updates
Confirm your return was accepted by the state
Review any notices sent by your state tax agency
If your state refund is significantly delayed, your state tax agency is the best source for next steps.
Important to know
april can’t track or update state refund statuses. For questions about timing, delays, or missing state refunds, contact your state tax agency directly.
If you’re looking for help with federal refunds, refund delays, or refunds sent to the wrong account, those topics are covered in separate articles so you can get the fastest answer possible.
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