@FFK wrote:
We are still waiting for ours - mailed it in 4/2/20 - does anyone know an update? I'm just worried that they don't have it and we will be dinged for not filing. I have a certified tracking that it is "in transit to next facility"
For several months the IRS was not processing any mailed returns due to Covid-19, but they have recently begun processing them again, but there is a huge backlog. The IRS also does not necessarily acknowledge delivery receipt, especially in this circumstance when they were stockpiling them. Your return was likely delivered in bulk amidst a massive number of returns.
The IRS website continues to say:
Processing Delays for Paper Tax Returns
We continue to process electronic and paper tax returns, issue refunds, and accept payments. We’re experiencing delays in processing paper tax returns due to limited staffing. If you already filed a paper return, we will process it in the order we received it.
Do not file a second tax return or call the IRS.
Hang on to your tracking info that shows when you mailed it in case you need it, but the IRS is aware that many people are in your situation this year. If you are due a Federal refund, there is no penalty for a late return anyway.
You can check the IRS "Where's My Refund" tool periodically to see when they start processing your return:
https://www.irs.gov/refunds
