@amandajfuelle NO!!!! DO NOT REMAIL Just have patience!
Most likely they have your return, it is just sitting in a box in a warehouse. So there is no record of it on the computers that the IRS representatives are look at.
The IRS processes paper filed returns in the order received. They just announced last week that they completed all returned received through Dec, 2021, which is a backhanded way of stating they have NOT processed any paper filed tax returns for the 2021 tax year!!!!! There are facebook groups that are reporting that those that paper filed in February, 2022 are seeing some movement in their files.
Expect it will take 6-9 months from the time you filed until the return is processed.
Here is what the IRS website states: Note the last line specifically (in red)
What you should do: In most instances, no further action is needed but you may check Where’s My Refund? or you can view your account. If you filed electronically and received an acknowledgement, you do not need to take any further action other than promptly responding to any requests for information. If you filed on paper, check Where’s My Refund? If it tells you we have received your return or are processing or reviewing it, we are processing your return, but it may be under review. If you filed before October 2021 and Where’s My Refund? does not have any information, your return has been opened but work on it has not begun. We’re working hard to get through the carryover inventory. Please don’t file a second tax return or contact the IRS about the status of your return.
