I need to know if the irs received the paperwork i sent in to process my taxes. it was child tax act along with w2s and some other paperwork. how do i find out?

You can visit the IRS Where's My Refund? site to track the status of your tax return.  For mailed returns, allow 5-6 weeks from the postmark date before you starting checking the status.

You can also check status by calling the IRS at 800-829-1954.