After you file

And they won't.  People come on here looking for help but don't want to read the help given.  The IRS is NOT processing mailed returns right now.  That's it.  

 

I understand it's frustrating when you were counting on a refund and may not get it for a few months.  I mailed my son's 3 months ago and it's not even logged into the system.  But with a pandemic and now with stimulus checks everyone is going to have to make do until the returns are processed.  We're all in the same boat.