Client just called about a refund check she just received from her 2020 return.  The refund claimed on the return was $5,266.  The check was for $5,739, including $473 interest.  This is the first she has heard about her 2020 return since it was filed in May 2021.  That was a difficult time for her because her husband had died in March.  

She signed a paper return as Surviving Spouse.  It takes a while to process those.  Direct deposit was requested, but it didn't go to the bank, even though the account is still open.