Question

Do I have to attach a w2 form for mailed in tax return

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March 31, 2021
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I mailed out my tax return it’s been 45 days since. I’ve checked online and it says they can’t provide me with any information? Or the date is wrong.
And I keep reading the instructions

“Attach w2 form copy in-front of tax return.

so did I really have to attach my w2

or just mail in what I printed out?

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xmasbaby0

Employee

You were supposed to attach your W-2 to the Form 1040 and you were supposed to sign and date it in ink on page 2. It is not surprising that you are not seeing anything on the refund site yet. The IRS is severely

backlogged and it is taking a long time for them to process mailed returns.

MAILED RETURNS

It can take 3-4 weeks (or longer) for anything to show up on the IRS site when you mail a tax return. Expect 6-8 weeks for complete processing of a mailed 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 opens its mail and begins to process mailed returns you can check the status on the IRS site. https://www.irs.gov/refunds

State returns have to be mailed to the state.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1899433-how-do-i-track-my-state-refund

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**

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Mell2

so after I did my taxes on line and paid an expert to help complete it meaning mailing wise do I have to print it off to send or did u guys did it did it for me