After you file

The IRS is woefully backlogged.  Assume 6-9 months from the time you filed if you paper filed.... if you efiled, it should be quicker - see this link: 

 

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-operations-during-covid-19-mission-critical-functions-continue#coll...

 

And read "what you can expect" - which is updated every Friday

 

Note the IRS asks in one of the paragraphs not to call them.....in fact I've read the agents don't know anything other than what is on WMR

 

 

 

Also, a must read: 

 

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/national-taxpayer-advocate-issues-midyear-report-to-congress-expresses-...