You likely would not have to file a tax return if your income was only $2,000 for 2022, unless you had income tax withheld that you would like to get back. You can use this link to check if you need to file a tax return: Check if you need to file a tax return.
If your spouse was deceased in 2022, you would file a joint return for 2022 and include her W-2(s). If she had any income tax withheld, you may get a tax refund of her withholdings. You will have to file as single in 2023 and 2024 unless you have remarried.
Click here for Check if you need to file a tax return
You can use this link to check on your Federal refund. Where's My Refund?
You can call the IRS: 1-800-829-1040 hours 7 AM - 7 PM local time Monday-Friday
If your refund is missing, you can Use IRS Form 3911. This form notifies the IRS about the missing refund and initiates a 'trace' on your refund.
Check the "Where's My Refund" tool before filing Form 3911 because Form 3911 is only helpful if the IRS has processed your tax return and the refund has been issued.
If the "Where's My Refund?" tool confirms that your refund has been sent to you but you have not received it, you should consider filing Form 3911.
This article provides some more details about filing Form 3911. Click here for "Missing your Tax Refund Payment? File Form 3911"
Click here for Form 3911.
Click here for additional information about Form 3911.
Click here for "What if my IRS refund is taking longer than 21 days?"
Click here for "Why Is My Tax Refund Delayed? 7 Common Reasons"
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