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$1.2 Billion in Unclaimed Tax Refunds for 1.3 Million Taxpayers

3/23/2026

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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced about $1.2 billion in tax refunds for the 2022 tax year remain unclaimed, with funds reverting to the U.S. Treasury if not claimed.
Unclaimed refunds affect more than 1.3 million taxpayers.
Taxpayers have until April 15 to file returns and claim refunds.
The median refund is $686, not including the Earned Income Tax Credit.
States with the most unclaimed refunds include California and Texas.

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Story summary

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced about $1.2 billion in tax refunds for the 2022 tax year remain unclaimed, with funds reverting to the U.S. Treasury if not claimed.
Unclaimed refunds affect more than 1.3 million taxpayers.
Taxpayers have until April 15 to file returns and claim refunds.
The median refund is $686, not including the Earned Income Tax Credit.
States with the most unclaimed refunds include California and Texas.