Can't reach the IRS. Does anyone know how long you should wait before submitting a second copy of your mailed in tax return for processing. 2019 was submitted in July of last year then I mailed an amendment in november and neither one has been processed. I'm thinking it may be lost in the mail.
That is why mail should always be with a tracking service or certified mail with return receipt. That is your only proof of receipt.
However, amending before the first was fully processed and you received any refund due was a great mistake. Having two returns in the system at the same time red-flags them both for hand processing. And with the COVID backlog that can take a year or more. Adding a 3rd return can compound the delay.
That is why mail should always be with a tracking service or certified mail with return receipt. That is your only proof of receipt.
However, amending before the first was fully processed and you received any refund due was a great mistake. Having two returns in the system at the same time red-flags them both for hand processing. And with the COVID backlog that can take a year or more. Adding a 3rd return can compound the delay.