as far as I understand it, the MeF is pretty much automated. so yeah, I find it unusual it doesn't appear at all. 

It's not like I am saying it's unusual he doesn't have his refund yet, or that it's a big deal that his return is being held up. It's just odd that no record of it exists. 

if this sounds outlandish or bizarre to you, then I guess we will just agree to disagree.