California refunds could be delayed
The state budget crisis is not yet fixed, and the state's cash flow is dismal. It's too early to tell, but you can't rule out the State Controller delaying income tax refunds or issuing IOUs if California lawmakers don't resolve the budget crisis.
At this point, the FTB refund schedule is as follows:
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FTB return processing schedule |
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From February 1 – April 14 |
April 15 – June 30 |
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If e-filed return and refund to be direct deposited, how long will it take for the funds to be deposited into client's account? |
On average 3–5 business days |
On average 3–5 business days |
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If e-filed return and refund to be mailed, how long will it take for the client to receive the check? |
On average 5–7 business days |
On average 5–7 business days |
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If paper filed return and refund to be direct deposited, how long will it take for the funds to be deposited into client's account?* |
On average 23 business days |
On average 26 business days |
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If paper filed return and refund to be mailed, how long will it take for client to receive the check?* |
On average 30 business days |
On average 33 business days |
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If paper filed return with a check, how long will it take FTB to deposit the check?* |
On average 5–7 business days |
On average 5–10 business days |
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*It can take the U.S. Post Office up to two weeks to deliver to the FTB all the April 15 postmarked returns and payments. The timeframes above are calculated based on when the FTB physically receives the return/payment. Additionally, returns with errors or requiring additional analysis or review may require additional processing time. |
