I forgot to sign my tax return and it has already been mailed. What will happen?

[Critter-3]

I know it is not in huge neon flashing letters however the instructions are still clearly on the screen and again on the intructions printed with the return ... all you had to do is read them since you are completing your own return using a DIY program. You are responsible for reading  all the screens and following all the instructions given.  The return is a legal document and they always need a signature on them.  

[TERGUS]

By past experience, the IRS will send you a notice and form requesting that you sign and return it. That process usually took 4-6 weeks, but ever since COVID they are backlogged and those times have greatly increased to 6-9 months.

I would also suggest contacting a live IRS agent.

Call the IRS:  1-800-829-1040 (hours 7 AM - 7 PM) local time Monday-Friday

Click this link for more info from the IRS on Unsigned Returns

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[princkat3]

I forgot to sign my return.  I'm not sure how to edit so I can sign it.    How much longer will it take to receive my return after I do that ?

[SForrestLO]

You can't e-file without signing, so did you print and mail the return in without signing?

@princkat3