My ex-aunt did my taxes… why didn’t I get my refund?

Last year, my ex-aunt handled my taxes, and I still haven’t received my refund. I asked my ex to check with her aunt, but she says she doesn’t know what’s wrong. I kept all my tax paperwork, but I’m not sure if there’s anything I can do to track down my refund. I was supposed to get back over $1,000. I’m now 20 (I was 19 when I filed) if that makes any difference. Should I talk to someone or try something else? Appreciate any advice.

Do you have a copy of the 1040 form that was filed for you? If you can share a photo of it from lines 1 to 34, it could help us figure out what’s going on.

Emerson said:
Do you have a copy of the 1040 form that was filed for you? If you can share a photo of it from lines 1 to 34, it could help us figure out what’s going on.

Yes, I have it right here.

@Casey
If you want, post a picture of it from line 1 to line 34. We could take a look to see if anything seems off.

Emerson said:
@Casey
If you want, post a picture of it from line 1 to line 34. We could take a look to see if anything seems off.

I’m trying to figure out how much I was supposed to get back, but I can’t find it.

@Casey
Check line 34. That should show the refund amount.

Emerson said:
@Casey
Check line 34. That should show the refund amount.

It says it wasn’t approved?

Casey said:

Emerson said:
@Casey
Check line 34. That should show the refund amount.

It says it wasn’t approved?

Might be an error that stopped it from being processed.

@Emerson
Should I just start over or go to a tax pro?

Casey said:
@Emerson
Should I just start over or go to a tax pro?

Hard to say without seeing the 1040 or a transcript. Might be best to consult someone.

Did the IRS process your tax return?

Did you check the status of your refund? https://www.irs.gov/wheres-my-refund

Ari said:
Did the IRS process your tax return?

Did you check the status of your refund? https://www.irs.gov/wheres-my-refund

I’m looking at my 1040, but I can’t find where it shows what I should’ve gotten back.

@Casey
It’s on Form 1040, page two, line 35a.

Oaklee said:
@Casey
It’s on Form 1040, page two, line 35a.

It says it wasn’t approved?

Casey said:

Oaklee said:
@Casey
It’s on Form 1040, page two, line 35a.

It says it wasn’t approved?

What says it wasn’t approved? Refunds are either accepted or rejected, not really ‘approved.’

Casey said:

Oaklee said:
@Casey
It’s on Form 1040, page two, line 35a.

It says it wasn’t approved?

Can you access your online account to see your 2023 transcript?

@Oaklee
Not sure.

Casey said:
@Oaklee
Not sure.

No, I’m not able to access it.

If your state has income tax, they might also have a “Where’s my refund” page. Sometimes state refunds are processed even if federal ones are delayed. It could be worth checking.

Winslow said:
If your state has income tax, they might also have a “Where’s my refund” page. Sometimes state refunds are processed even if federal ones are delayed. It could be worth checking.

I found it, but it says it wasn’t approved.