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Level 2
posted Jan 5, 2023 10:31:37 AM

2020 tax return not received

I filed my 2020 taxes and never received an acceptance. There is no status in whereismyrefund or on the irs website in my account information.  What do i need to do to file again?  

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Level 15
Jan 5, 2023 10:42:36 AM

If your account does not indicate that the e-file was accepted, it was probably rejected and you did not realize it.  The only way to file it now is to print it, sign and date it in ink, and mail it in.  Expect a six to nine month wait for a mailed return.  Use a mailing service like certified mail so you will know they received it this time.

 

When you mail a tax return, you need to attach any documents showing tax withheld, such as your W-2’s or any 1099’s.  Use a mailing service that will track it, such as UPS or certified mail so you will know the IRS/state received the return.

Federal and state returns must be in separate envelopes and they are mailed to different addresses.  Read the mailing instructions that print with your tax return carefully so you mail them to the right addresses.