Find our current processing status and what to expect for the tax form types listed below. 

 

Individual returns

Electronically filed Form 1040 returns are generally processed within 21 days.

We’re currently processing paper returns received during the months below.

Form 1040 series

  • Original: October 2024
  • Amended: July 2024

This does not include those that require error correction or other special handling. We generally process paper returns where a refund is expected before all other returns.

Business returns

Electronically filed original returns are generally processed within 21 days. 

We’re currently processing paper returns received during the months below. 

Form 1120 series

  • Original: October 2024
  • Amended: June 2024

Form 941

  • Original: September 2024
  • Amended (excluding ERC): February 2024

Form 1041

  • Original: October 2024
  • Amended: June 2024

This does not include those that require error correction or other special handling. We generally process paper returns where a refund is expected before all other returns.
 

We’re currently processing forms we received during the months shown below.

Form W-7, Application for IRS Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)

  • September 2024

Form 8802, Application for U.S. Residency Certification

  • August 2024

Form 1045, Application for Tentative Refund

  • May 2024

Form 1139, Corporation Application for Tentative Refund

  • August 2024

Form 14039, Individual Identify Theft Affidavit

  • July 2023

Form 14039-B, Business Identify Theft Affidavit

  • January 2024

Form 2848, Power of Attorney and Declaration of Representative

  • October 2024, processed 8 business days after receipt

Form 8821, Tax Information Authorization

  • October 2024, processed 8 business days after receipt

We’re currently processing correspondence we received during the months shown below.

  • Individual general correspondence: August 2024
  • Business general correspondence: July 2024
  • Other correspondence: July 2024

Other includes injured spouse, exempt organization, and employee plans. 

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