I had to mail my taxes in. How and when will I know that my taxes were received?

[VolvoGirl]

Are you getting a refund?  4 weeks after you print and mail it,  you can start checking IRS Where’s my refund     <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.irs.gov/refunds/">https://www.irs.gov/refunds/</a>

Or if you included a check for a tax due when they cash the check.

[bluedeb · Accepted solution]

When you mail in a return, it can take 3 to 4 weeks for any information to appear on the IRS website Where's My Refund for your Federal.  If your information shows on the IRS website, then you know they were received.  If you have a State refund, you can check your State's website.