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IRS Transcript Shows No Return Filed but Received State Refund - What's Going On?

My transcript is showing no return filed for 2023 but I already got my state refund back. How is this possible? The Where's My Refund tool lets me check the status with my return amount but transcript says nothing filed. Super confused about what's happening here.

Miguel Ramos

State and federal returns are completely separate systems. Your state processing your return has zero connection to the IRS system. It's actually pretty common for state returns to process faster. Give it some time - it can take 2-3 weeks for a return to show up on federal transcripts after filing.

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Ava Thompson

oh that makes sense! didnt know they were separate. thx for explaining!

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Zainab Ibrahim

yep im in the same boat. state came quick but federal is dragging 🐌

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StarSailor

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Connor O'Brien

this thing actually legit? seems too good to be true

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StarSailor

100% legit. It caught a freeze code I didnt even know about and told me exactly what to do to fix it

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Connor O'Brien

just tried it and WOW 🤯 finally know whats actually happening with my refund! best dollar i ever spent fr fr

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Yara Sabbagh

did u file electronically or by mail? that makes a huge difference

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Ava Thompson

e-filed through turbotax

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Yara Sabbagh

should show up soon then. paper returns take foreverrrrr 💀

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Keisha Johnson

The IRS systems been acting kinda sus lately ngl. Mine did the same thing last week but updated yesterday

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Paolo Rizzo

wait how do you even check your transcript? im lost lol

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QuantumQuest

irs.gov but good luck getting through their verification process 🤡

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Amina Sy

def normal. states got their act together way better than the feds rn tbh

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