Paper returns sent to IRS (processing times)

Forum|Forum|11 months ago
July 28, 2025
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Had to send three Federal returns by mail (TY2022-TY2024) for a client that I was unable to e-file (MFS status, system error as we didn't have the SS# for the uncooperative spouse).

Returns were sent to Ogden, UT via Certified Mail about 7 weeks ago and have the USPS electronic receipts.

Just curious, has anyone sent in paper returns this tax season, and if so, what kind of processing times have you had?

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ljr

Level 9

anywhere from 2 to 6 months

you can use the where's my amended return tool to see if it was processed.

BobKamman

Level 15

@ljr I don't think the question involves an amended return.

Client mailed his return to Austin on April 14, refund was issued June 4. Earlier in the season, they usually took only three or four weeks. I mailed a return to a client on February 3; she is local, so I would assume she received it February 5 and filed it February 6. Refund was issued February 25.

I had one MFS client with non-cooperating spouse, but also a dependent (from prior relationship) where there was an issue about "every other year." His refund took a couple months.

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