Processing status for tax forms

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

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

Form 941

Form 1041

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.

Other forms

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

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

Form 8802, Application for U.S. Residency Certification

Form 1045, Application for Tentative Refund

Form 1139, Corporation Application for Tentative Refund

Form 14039, Individual Identify Theft Affidavit

Form 14039-B, Business Identify Theft Affidavit

Form 2848, Power of Attorney and Declaration of Representative

Form 8821, Tax Information Authorization

Letters and notices

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

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

IRS operations