You probably were looking at an old IRS notice for the 2019 tax returns.
The date of January 27 was for tax year 2019 in calendar year 2020.
The IRS will not be accepting any 2020 tax returns until February 12, 2021.
IRS new release website - https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/2021-tax-filing-season-begins-feb-12-irs-outlines-steps-to-speed-refund...
