If you didn't get a W-2 that is your first problem. Even though you filed your tax return you should still get one. The IRS will question it. Please see what to do further down in the page.
It also sounds like you adjusted your withholdings to be around $100 per pay check. That was wise, but its curious that your refund is so large.
Did you receive the previous stimulus checks, or did you qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit.
Either way, if the IRS sees an error on your return they will contact you BY MAIL. The IRS does not make phone calls, so if you get one it is a scam.
What To Do If You Haven't Received a W-2
- Step 1: Check online. Many employers now issue Form W-2 electronically to employees. But that doesn't mean they'll always email the form to you, as it isn't particularly secure. Instead, they'll email you a link to an online portal where you can download the form yourself.
- Step 2: Ask your employer. If your online search leaves you empty-handed, contact your employer's payroll or human resources department to ask when and how they issued your W-2. If they mailed it to an old or incorrect address, the post office may have returned it to the employer.
- Step 3: Contact the IRS. What happens if your employer truly never issued your W-2? Perhaps they went out of business or aren’t responding to your request for a W-2? In that case, it's time to try contacting the IRS. Find a local IRS office
Be ready to provide the following information:
- Your name, address, Social Security number, and phone number
- The employer's name, address, phone number and Tax ID if you have it
- The dates you worked for the employer
- An estimate of your wages and federal income tax withheld (you can usually find this information on your last pay stub for the tax year)
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