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Level 1
posted Mar 23, 2021 8:06:12 AM

I mailed my Federal tax returns. It's been 2 weeks since it has been delivered by USPS. However, I still can't find my refund status on the IRS website.

How long does it take for any status update on the IRS website?

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Expert Alumni
Mar 23, 2021 8:23:40 AM

According to the IRS , it takes 4 weeks before the status of a paper tax return gets posted to the  Where’s My Refund? site.

 

Paper returns take significantly longer to process than e-filed returns. The status of your electronically filed tax return is posted twenty-four hours after received by the IRS.

 

See Tax Season Refund Frequently Asked Questions 

 

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Expert Alumni
Mar 23, 2021 8:23:40 AM

According to the IRS , it takes 4 weeks before the status of a paper tax return gets posted to the  Where’s My Refund? site.

 

Paper returns take significantly longer to process than e-filed returns. The status of your electronically filed tax return is posted twenty-four hours after received by the IRS.

 

See Tax Season Refund Frequently Asked Questions 

 

Level 1
Mar 23, 2021 12:44:31 PM

Thank you. That was helpful

New Member
Apr 9, 2021 8:38:32 PM

Really helpful