It just really depends on how quickly you want your refund back.You could file your 2022 taxes the old fashioned way by filling out the tax formsu2014either manually or using one of the software programs, print out the forms, and then mail them to the correct regional IRS office with the required supporting documentation. Back in the good old days when everyone had to do it this way, it took between six to eight weeks for the IRS to process the return and mail you the refund.If you donu2019t want to do that, you can request a transcript of prior year taxes. Here are the steps to get your transcript: How to Register for Get Transcript Online Using New Authentication Process. If you have enough information to authenticate yourself, you should be able to view the information online immediately. If not, they will mail you the transcript within five to ten days.If you filed your taxes using a tax preparation company like HR Block, you should be able to go back to the company that prepared your returns, and they should be able to pryou a copy of your 2022 return. There may be a fee involved and make sure to take adequate documentation to prove that you are the person on the return.Best of luck.