IRS is telling us they have not received our Federal Return priority track mailed on April 11,2022. Can we send our Return Electronically via Turbotax?

[klzellner]

How do you electronically file if you missed the filing date due to illness?

[VolvoGirl]

If you mailed it DO NOT EFILE or mail it again.  The IRS just hasn't got to it yet.  Mailed returns are taking 6-9 months this year.  Just be patient and keep waiting.  People who filed in February are still waiting. 

[NCperson]

@klzellner - if you have the receipt from the priority traced return, they have it.  Just because you can't see it on the IRS website doesn't mean they don'[t have it.  In fact, the IRS is woefully behind on paper filed returns.  Assume it will be 6-9 months from April until it is processed.  In the meantime DO NOTHING. 

Here is what that IRS states:

How long you may have to wait: The IRS understands the importance of timely processing of tax returns and refund issuance. We have processed all error free returns received prior to October 2021 and continue to work the returns that need to be manually reviewed due to errors.  We are continuing to reroute tax returns and taxpayer correspondence from locations that are behind to locations where more staff is available, and we are taking other actions to minimize any delays. Tax returns are opened and processed in the order received. As the return is processed, whether it was filed electronically or on paper, it may be delayed because it has a mistake including errors concerning the Recovery Rebate Credit and the Child Tax Credit, is missing information, or there is suspected identity theft or fraud. If we can fix it without contacting you, we will. If we need more information or need you to verify that it was you who sent the tax return, we will write you a letter. The resolution of these issues could take 90 to 120 days depending on how quickly and accurately you respond, and the ability of IRS staff trained and working under social distancing requirements to complete the processing of your return.

What you should do: In most instances, no further action is needed but you may check Where’s My Refund? or you can view your account. If you filed electronically and received an acknowledgement, you do not need to take any further action other than promptly responding to any requests for information. If you filed on paper, check Where’s My Refund? If it tells you we have received your return or are processing or reviewing it, we are processing your return, but it may be under review. If you filed before October 2021 and Where’s My Refund? does not have any information, your return has been opened but work on it has not begun. We’re working hard to get through the carryover inventory. Please don’t file a second tax return or contact the IRS about the status of your return.