The IRS is backlogged so the processing of paper returns are taking allot longer than expected.
Is the IRS still behind processing paper returns?
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the IRS has fallen nearly a year behind in processing paper tax returns. As of March 18, 2022, the paper return backlog stood at nearly 15 million. Most taxpayers receive refunds, so return processing delays generally mean refund delays.
The best bet is to keep checking the IRS website, Where's My Refund. The website updates only once a day.
