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: January 2026
  • Amended: September 2025

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: January 2026
  • Amended: April 2025

Form 941

  • Original: January 2026
  • Amended (excluding ERC): March 2025

Form 1041

  • Original: January 2026
  • Amended: April 2025

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.

Form 2848, Power of Attorney and Declaration of Representative

  • Processed 6 business days after receipt

Form 8821, Tax Information Authorization

  • Processed 6 business days after receipt

If you already submitted Forms 2848 or 8821: Please don’t submit a duplicate form.

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

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

  • November 2025

Form 8802, Application for U.S. Residency Certification

  • November 2025

Form 1045, Application for Tentative Refund

  • August 2025

Form 1139, Corporation Application for Tentative Refund

  • November 2025

Form 14039, Individual Identify Theft Affidavit

  • June 2024

Form 14039-B, Business Identify Theft Affidavit

  • August 2024

Form SS-4, Application for Employer Identification Number

  • FAX: December 2025. Processed 14 business days after receipt
  • Paper: December 2025. Processed within 22 days of receipt

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

  • Individual general correspondence: October 2025
  • Business general correspondence: May 2025
  • Other correspondence: July 2025

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

Page Last Reviewed or Updated: 09-Jan-2026