After you file

The IRS is not processing any paper tax return.  So do not send another federal tax return to the IRS.  It will probably be another few months before the IRS gets caught up.  Just check the status of your federal tax refund on a weekly basis to see if it has been accepted and processing.

 

IRS website - https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-operations-during-covid-19-mission-critical-functions-continue

Paper Tax Returns: All taxpayers should file electronically through their tax preparer, tax software provider or IRS Free File if possible. The IRS is not currently able to process individual paper tax returns. If you already have filed via paper but it has not yet been processed, do not file a second tax return or write to the IRS to inquire about the status of your return or your economic impact payment. Paper returns will be processed   once processing centers are able to reopen. 

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