Your spouses name not matching the SSN would only affect the ability to e-file.
That has nothing to do with processing the return or your refund. Why do you thing the name change affected the amont of refund?
Who told you that you only have until May? Did you receive an IRS letter - if so what is the letter number at the top like a CPxxxx or LTRxxxx?
**Disclaimer: This post is for discussion purposes only and is NOT tax advice. The author takes no responsibility for the accuracy of any information in this post.**
