How will I know that the IRS and state have received my mail in tax return

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From the IRS:  Mailed paper returns: If you filed a paper return, please allow 4 weeks before checking the status. Refund processing time is 6 to 8 weeks from the date the IRS receives your tax return.

State differ on their timeline for checking & issuing refunds.

You can check the IRS website Where's My Refund for your Federal information?

https://www.irs.gov/refunds

You can check your States website for refund information, click on the following link, then click on your State

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/refund-status/help