Filled my taxes in March still have not seen a refund check?

[catz6469]

sent in paperwork via mail in March 5 month later still no refund check and calling the IRS is a waste of time NO REAL PERSON ANSWERS! HOW do i find out where my check is?

[VolvoGirl]

Do not mail it again. The IRS is behind on updating their website. The IRS is taking a long time this year.  Plan on 6 months or more.  All you can do is be patient and keep waiting.  Even efiled returns are taking 6 months.  

The IRS is still processing 2020 returns.  As of June 21, 2022 the IRS is almost done processing 2020 returns, filed in 2021.  See,

IRS continues work on inventory of tax returns; original tax returns filed in 2021 to be completed t...

And see

IRS Operations During COVID-19: Mission-critical functions continue | Internal Revenue Service

[NCperson]

@catz6469 - the IRS is woefully backlogged, especially on paper filed return.  At noted, assume it will be 6-9 months from the time you filed until the return is processed.  you won't be able to see anything on WMR until they begin processing the return.

Suggest checking weekly.

https://www.irs.gov/refunds