@kelseyfid1 - it was NOT lost. the IRS is woefully backlogged. assume it will take 6-9 months from the time you filed until the return is processed. The IRS generally processed returns in the order received and from other posts on these boards and Facebook posts, it appaers the IRS is working on late - Feb and early March paper filed returns.
just be patient.
here is\ what the IRS states:
What you should do: In most instances, no further action is needed but you may check Where’s My Refund? or you can view your account. If you filed electronically and received an acknowledgement, you do not need to take any further action other than promptly responding to any requests for information. If you filed on paper, check Where’s My Refund? If it tells you we have received your return or are processing or reviewing it, we are processing your return, but it may be under review. If you filed before January 2022 and Where’s My Refund? does not have any information, your return has been opened but work on it has not begun. We’re working hard to get through the carryover inventory. Please don’t file a second tax return or contact the IRS about the status of your return.
