Do I need to file taxes for my 7-month employment at Walmart, which started on November 15th, 2022, and ended on May 6th, 2023, especially considering that I never received any communication from them regarding my taxes and faced difficulties in reaching them after quitting? If I do need to file, what steps should I take given the circumstances?

Yeah, this is actually a pretty common situation. I wouldn't count on anyone at Walmart getting back to you or mailing you the W-2 form you need to file your tax return. You can still file a tax return, but you might need to do some legwork.

Do you know how much you made for 2022?

Did you keep any paystubs that showed your income and tax withholding per paycheck?

I suggest you set up an online account with IRS so you can access your IRS transcripts online. The self-verification requires you have a government-issued photo ID and a cell phone that can take pictures & video.

IRS Transcript

Once you are able to login to your IRS account look for your Wage and Income transcript for 2022. Worst case scenario you can print this out and use it to file a tax return, or take it to someone who can file a tax return.

If necessary, you can call IRS and ask them to mail you your Unmasked Wage and Income transcript so you can prepare tax returns. You can call them now and ask for the transcript; use these tips:

How to talk to a human at the IRS ?

If your total income was less than $12,950 in 2022, you probably aren't required to file a tax return. For 2023 that amount is $13,850. There are some situations where you still have to file a tax return with a smaller amount of income, like if you had income through doordash or other gig work like that.

Usually it's a good idea to file a tax return even when your income is less than the filing threshold, because you might qualify for a refund.

I'm sure you qualify for help from the free tax preparation programs - most of them are open Feb 1 through April 15, but see if any are available near you now:

Free Tax Return Preparation for Qualifying Taxpayers

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You don't have to worry about 2023 taxes until next year. Wait until Feb 15 to see if you get your 2023 W-2 in the mail. If you don't, you can call IRS and make a W-2 complaint:

Procedure to make W-2 complaint

If you know anyone else who works at Walmart and has a W-2 for 2022, ask them for the Employer name, address, and EIN on the W-2. IRS will ask you for that information if you make a W-2 complaint. You may also need it to file a tax return with just a transcript. It won't be the address of the store you worked at, it's whatever address their HQ uses.