Retired income was $22,000 wife had long term care costs of $37,180 plus add'l medical expenses. not getting a refund? Does that sound correct?

[KrisD15]

Did you pay any federal tax to get refunded? 

[leonjanet123]

No, we did not

[JohnB5677]

A refund is generally a return of income taxes that you've already paid.  

If you did not pay any income tax, there is nothing to return to you.

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