Question: do you have to file taxes if you are owed a refund?
Answer: Filing for refunds Even if you aren't required to file a return, you still may want to. If you don't owe tax at the end of the year, but had taxes withheld from paychecks or other payments—filing a return may allow you to obtain a tax refund. ... The only way to get your tax refund is to file a tax return.