Create an ID.me account for either spouse and look at the Account Transcript for the tax year. The refund will be on the Account Transcript if it is from the IRS.
https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript
You can also order an Account Transcript, Return Transcript, or Record of Account (Account and Return transcripts combined) by calling the automated IRS transcript order line at
1-800-908-9946 24/7. IRS address of record must be correct. Mailed in about 10 business days.
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