@needtaxhelp22 wrote:
Did you get any information on your taxes? i am in the same boat i mailed my taxes to kansas missouri in the middle of march. until today i have no update on my taxes. i tried calling in local offices and they are all closed. i got back my state taxes but nothing from my federal. i know its not recommended but what would happen if i refile by electronic if i filed by paper?
Thanks for any help
The IRS has not been processing any mailed paper returns the last several weeks due to the Coronavirus situation. There will be a backlog once they start processing again. The IRS also says not to file a second return.
If you file 2 returns, it might confuse the IRS and lead to even further delays, IRS letters, etc. The following is the current info displayed at the IRS website and dated May 19:
"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. "
You can check the IRS "Where's My Refund" tool every few days to see if it starts to show up there.
https://www.irs.gov/refunds
When using the IRS WMR tool, be sure you enter the correct SSN and filing status.
Use only the Federal refund amount. Do not use any combined total refund figure that includes the state refund. Look at your actual 2019 return to get the Federal refund amount. Be sure you are using what is displayed on your Federal Form 1040, Line 21a for the Federal refund amount.
And if you are paying your TurboTax fees out of the Federal refund, use the Federal amount without regard to the fee subtraction; i.e., the amount before any fees are subtracted.
