Ok, I’m confused ….. windfall?
Lynn lost her job when Covid hit and she hasn’t received a paycheck in over three years now. I file her income taxes every year due to the fact she has a small IRA, but it’s gone straight into the toilet the past couple years (750K to 350K … thank you Joe) and we’ve never touched it. Last year, I filed for her, but just as in previous years, she owes no taxes (no income) and, of course, has no return due.
She turned 65 in February and we just decided to throw in the towel (she was thinking of MAYBE going back to work) and she decided to officially retire and go on Social Security. Her first check is expected on Wednesday (direct deposit).
Well, I have no clue if it’s even related or not, but we received a gubment check in the mail yesterday for $12,082.41! We have absolutely no clue what it’s for.
There’s a note at the bottom of the check that says, “12/2022 Tax Refund 30 INT $108.41”
Now, last year, we received a letter that she had money in a 401K at a company she worked for in the ‘80’s, but when we called to check on it, we found the company handling it is defunct. We were referred to some agency (can’t remember who) and they researched it but said there is no record of anything due. We just forgot about it.
Question, could this money possibly be that old 401K (Lynn remembered nothing about it) that was turned over to the government and they just located her through her SSN? Then sent it to her with interest? If so, why does it say “tax refund”?
I don’t know whether to simply deposit it and hope it’s legit, or start making phone calls to (the IRS?) and see if they can tell me what it’s for. Any ideas or suggestions from you know-abouters out there?
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