I selected to have my refund mailed, track my refund says I had missing infstion and they sent me a form. What do I do? Am I able to just wait for my check to be mailed?

carolineannpoitra · ‎February 11, 2026

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The IRS does not want to mail checks this year. Getting a paper check instead of direct deposit will delay your refund.

See this:

https://www.taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov/news/tax-tips/direct-deposit-changes-for-2026-could-affect-how-...

If you take NO action—-the IRS will freeze your refund for at least six weeks and then mail you a check.

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