How Do I Check the Status of My California State Tax Refund?
- It will be necessary to provide the appropriate social security number, the mailing address shown on the tax return, and the refund amount shown on the tax return. Once this information is handy, visit the state's website. To check the status of a refund, go to The California Franchise Tax Board at the "State of California, Refund Status" link in the Reference section. When the page loads, click on the continue buttons until the information form appears.
Enter the information in the appropriate boxes and click the "Log in" button to continue. Performing these actions will reveal the status of the refund and its expected delivery date. There is always the possibility that a problem arose with the return, in such case there will be information regarding whom to contact for further assistance. - The processing of state tax return can take six to 10 weeks. This time frame is shorter when the tax return is filed electronically, but it can still take three to four weeks to process. Submitting past year returns for refund can take as long as 15 weeks.
State tax refunds can be directly deposited into your bank account for faster turn-around and convenience. Simply insert the bank's routing number and account number in the refund section of the tax form.
There are occasions when the refund is routed to another agency to settle certain debts. These agencies can be state or federal agencies and often times are related to child support, past taxes and student loans. Any question regarding these offsets can be answered by the Franchise Tax Board's customer service department. - The State of California Franchise Tax Board is the agency that handles payments and refunds regarding the state's income tax. All information in association with tax forms, refunds, payment arrangements and information can be found at the Contact Us link in the Reference section. Customer service is available for live contact at (800) 852-5711, Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
