I mailed a 2019 paper tax form on July 14 and when I go on-line to check the status...all I get is that it has not been processed.

markenjanet — Sat, 26 Dec 2020 16:53:48 GMT

how do I find out if they even received it

Re: I mailed a 2019 paper tax form on July 14 and when I go on-line to check the status...all I get is that it has not been processed.

xmasbaby0 — Sat, 26 Dec 2020 16:56:49 GMT

The IRS has been working through millions of mailed returns that have been piling up in trailers during the pandemic. All you can do is watch the IRS refund site to see when your return makes it to the surface and goes into processing. Sorry.

Per the IRS website IRS Operations During COVID-19: Mission-critical functions continue:

IRS operational status and alternatives

Processing Delays for Paper Tax Returns: Taxpayers should file electronically through their tax preparer, tax software provider, or IRS Free File.

We’re experiencing delays in processing paper tax returns due to limited staffing. If you already filed a paper return, we will process it in the order we received it.

Do not file a second tax return or contact the IRS about the status of your return.

If you mail a tax return (or a payment) to the IRS, it is a good idea to use a mailing service that will track it like UPS or certified mail so you will know it was received.

When you mail a tax return, you need to attach any documents showing tax withheld, such as your W-2’s or any 1099’s.

TurboTax will not know anything about your mailed return, and will continue to show “Ready to Mail” on your account. TurboTax will not know that you put your tax return in an envelope and took it to a mailbox. TurboTax does not get updates on mailed (or e-filed) returns.

When the IRS finally opens its mail and begins to process mailed returns you can check the status on the IRS site. https://www.irs.gov/refunds

Re: I mailed a 2019 paper tax form on July 14 and when I go on-line to check the status...all I get is that it has not been processed.

Critter-3 — Sat, 26 Dec 2020 17:44:42 GMT

When you check on the IRS site if it says it is still processing then they have the return and all you can do is wait for them to complete processing it.

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I mailed a 2019 paper tax form on July 14 and when I go on-line to check the status...all I get is that it has not been processed.

Re: I mailed a 2019 paper tax form on July 14 and when I go on-line to check the status...all I get is that it has not been processed.

Re: I mailed a 2019 paper tax form on July 14 and when I go on-line to check the status...all I get is that it has not been processed.