Did you owe tax due to the IRS? Nothing is going to show up on the IRS refund site if you owed. The way you will know it was received if you owed is if the IRS cashed the check or money order you included with your return, or if they took a direct debit out of your account. Has a payment posted to your bank or credit card account?
If you did not owe, or are getting a refund, then you do not have to worry about a penalty.
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