Hold on to your UPS confirmation - Mailed returns always take a long time to show up in the system. And after the 2020 tax season, they are taking even longer. Where's My Refund? will usually display the status of your most recently filed tax return within the past two tax years.
For returns filed on or after July 1, refund information will remain available throughout the following year until you file a tax return for a more current tax year.
The IRS site says mailed returns show up 4 weeks after being received. However, a 2020 could sit there at the IRS (you know they have it) for months before they ''receive'' it. Your tax situation will require additional processing time - see the link below.
COVID-19 Processing Delays
It’s taking us (the IRS) longer than normal to process mailed correspondence and more than 21 days to issue refunds for certain mailed and e-filed 2020 tax returns that require review. Thank you for your patience. Do not resend your return, they have it; keep checking WMR - and verify you are entering the same information from your return when you check - your SSN, MFJ, and the exact amount of your refund.
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