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March 25, 2023
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I printed the 1041 from TT Business desktop, and sent it by certified mail. It still hasn't arrived. If necessary, can I efile it through the program, if no tax was due?

  • March 25, 2023
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After including all the pages the program deemed necessary, I ended up with a 9x12 manila envelop full. Since it wasn't a #10, that may have slowed things down, but April 18th is barrelling along.

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March 25, 2023

Efile after file by mail will hold things up for a very long time, possibly a year or longer.  The IRS is already far behind and double filing will make everything even slower.  Fastest thing to do now is wait.

March 25, 2023

As stated by taxlady28, you should not electronically file a return that you have already submitted by mail.  

 

You already filed your return in a timely manner as shown on your certified mail receipt.  

 

If you are saying that your return has not arrived at the IRS based on the USPS tracking number, then you may want to contact the USPS to see if there is any assistance they can give you with determining if the package is lost.  If you are able to determine that the package is lost and will not be delivered, then you still have time to re-send it before the deadline.

 

If you are saying that you are expecting a refund that has not arrived, then just be patient since it takes longer for the IRS to process mailed returns.

 

@trudgingalong 

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March 25, 2023

Thank you for taking the time to reply. According to the USPS tracking number, it's still in transit to the destination, but arriving late. The problem is, it's been saying that for days, now. It's been in Kansas City for five days, and "departed the destination facility" three days ago. It's a bit nerve-wracking, since I mailed the package on the 16th. I'll try calling the post office Monday morning, and see if it's budged, at all, or if they're finally giving up on it. I'm probably worrying for nothing, but it just seems like it could have WALKED to the IRS, by now.