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My son's tax refund has not arrived. We filed by paper. Can I file again with TurboTax?

Can I pay TurboTax to file his return again or can I ask TurboTax to check the status of his return? I have filed my own taxes for 15 years with TurboTax but he could not afford the price for it this year.
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dmertz
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My son's tax refund has not arrived. We filed by paper. Can I file again with TurboTax?

Your son is not permitted to file again, nor can TurboTax check the status of the already-filed tax return.  Paper returns are taking 6 to 10 months to process, so he'll just have to wait.

My son's tax refund has not arrived. We filed by paper. Can I file again with TurboTax?

No do not mail it again. The IRS is behind on updating their website. The IRS is taking a long time this year.  Plan on 6 months or more.  All you can do is be patient and keep waiting.

 

The IRS is still processing 2020 returns.  As of June 21, 2022 the IRS is almost done processing 2020 returns, filed in 2021.  See,

IRS continues work on inventory of tax returns; original tax returns filed in 2021 to be completed t...

 

And see

IRS Operations During COVID-19: Mission-critical functions continue | Internal Revenue Service

My son's tax refund has not arrived. We filed by paper. Can I file again with TurboTax?

@goodwinfam - DO NOT FILE AGAIN.  The IRS is woefully backlogged and assume it will take 6-9 months from the time the tax return was filed until the IRS processes the return.

 

Here is what the IRS website states: 

 

How long you may have to wait: The IRS understands the importance of timely processing of tax returns and refund issuance. We have processed all error free returns received prior to January 2022 and continue to work the returns that need to be manually reviewed due to errors. We are continuing to reroute tax returns and taxpayer correspondence from locations that are behind to locations where more staff is available, and we are taking other actions to minimize any delays. Tax returns are opened and processed in the order received. As the return is processed, whether it was filed electronically or on paper, it may be delayed because it has a mistake including errors concerning the Recovery Rebate Credit and the Child Tax Credit, is missing information, or there is suspected identity theft or fraud. If we can fix it without contacting you, we will. If we need more information or need you to verify that it was you who sent the tax return, we will write you a letter. The resolution of these issues could take 90 to 120 days depending on how quickly and accurately you respond, and the ability of IRS staff trained and working under social distancing requirements to complete the processing of your return.

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 January 2022 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.

 

 

My son's tax refund has not arrived. We filed by paper. Can I file again with TurboTax?

For future reference ... always check the IRS FREE FILE options before mailing a return ... for the 2021 return your AGI just had to be $73K or less to use one of the 8 options you get from this link :  https://www.irs.gov/filing/free-file-do-your-federal-taxes-for-free

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