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How can I check the status of an IRS tax extension request I mailed in three weeks ago, and what should I do if the software says my electronic return was rejected because of it?

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SEED QUERY
How can I check the status of an IRS tax extension request I mailed in three weeks ago, and what should I do if the software says my electronic return was rejected because of it?
2 real searches · 1 real-search pass
IRS Form 4868 mailed extension check status paper filing processing time 2026 officialGoogle ↗
OBSERVEDShort fact
IRS e-file rejected because extension Form 4868 already filed reject code extension tax return official IRSGoogle ↗
OBSERVEDReason

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Google's semantic query class for every sub-query: what kind of answer each search is after, simulated vs real.

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Short fact50%Other / navigationalComparisonConsequenceReason50%DefinitionInstructionYes / no

Classes come from the query-classifier (a local Laya model). 2 of 2 calls are low-confidence (under 50%) — hover a query in the table to see its confidence.

Searches and sources

ChatGPT2 real searches · gpt-6
IRS Form 4868 mailed extension check status paper filing processing time 2026 official Google ↗
IRS e-file rejected because extension Form 4868 already filed reject code extension tax return official IRS Google ↗

Queries

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IRS Form 4868 mailed extension check status paper filing processing time 2026 official
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—Short fact——1x
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IRS e-file rejected because extension Form 4868 already filed reject code extension tax return official IRS
OBSERVED
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—Reason——1x
of 1