Unfortunately, yes, it it is just taking an extra long time to process anything at the IRS that was mailed in at this time, as the processing departments are closed.
The average processing time for an injured spouse claim is 10-12 weeks.
Since it has been right at 10 weeks since you mailed your form, and the IRS stopped processing approximately 6 weeks ago, it seems highly likely that yours was not processed prior to the shutdown.
We do not know when the IRS is expected to resume operations but you can expect further delays once they do. However, they will be processing items in the order that they were received when operations do resume.
@Pitbullmama6
Your situation will be similar, the IRS shutdown occurred shortly after your form would have been received and therefore your form will also be processed when operations resume.
@Christinagonzalez1
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