When to expect my income to be mailed by if my federal return status says ready to mail?

[hillssamir93]

should I expect my income return to be mailed or in the mail if the status says ready to mail?

[Michelena]

Ready to mail means you have to print and mail in your return. Once received by the IRS, it can take up to 3 weeks before payment is mailed if your return gets approved.