topic My mom passed away in 2021. I paper filed her last return and there was a refund. I have heard nothing from the IRS. It doesn't show it was accepted on the IRS refund in After you file

My mom passed away in 2021. I paper filed her last return and there was a refund. I have heard nothing from the IRS. It doesn't show it was accepted on the IRS refund

probinson1 — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 07:22:40 GMT

I've tried contacting taxpayer services and heard nothing. Is there an option to file again?

Re: My mom passed away in 2021. I paper filed her last return and there was a refund. I have heard nothing from the IRS. It doesn't show it was accepted on the IRS refund

Anonymous_ — Tue, 13 Dec 2022 18:51:52 GMT

There is really no recourse other than to wait for the return to be processed.

A large backlog still exists, and the delay is even worse for paper-filed returns with a 1310 attached.

Re: My mom passed away in 2021. I paper filed her last return and there was a refund. I have heard nothing from the IRS. It doesn't show it was accepted on the IRS refund

xmasbaby0 — Tue, 13 Dec 2022 18:56:10 GMT

So sorry for your loss. You did not mention how long ago you mailed the return. It is taking the IRS six to nine months to process mailed returns. Until a human opens your envelope and enters the information into the system, you will not see anything on the IRS refund site.