Return Receipt

[kphill1015]

Per TT, needed to file by mail.  Mailed return 2/16/21.  Per "Where's my Refund" there is nothing.  With problems with USPS, how do I know they have received my return, let alone processed my refund.  Is there someone to contact?

[RayW7]

-follow this link to check your refund-

Where's My Refund Tax Refund Tracking Guide from TurboTax®

[kphill1015]

How is this helpful?  IRS response says nothing.

[SamS1]

It is frustrating not knowing if the IRS received your return. Due to COVID-19, the IRS expects delays for paper returns. Usually, the IRS says to allow 4 weeks before checking the status of your refund and that refund processing can take 6 to 8 weeks from the date the IRS receives your return. 

With all the programming changes due to the American Rescue Plan Act, I would expect closer to a 6-7 week window to start checking for your refund status.  If you mailed your on 2/16, lets assume the IRS received it on 2/20.  6 weeks would put it at around the 1st week of April before processing would begin.  I would start checking "Where's my Refund" the 1st or 2nd week of April.