IRS Unclaimed Tax Refunds in 2026: $1.5 Billion Expires If Not Filed This Year
Roughly $1.2 billion in unclaimed Internal Revenue Service tax refunds are set to expire this year if taxpayers don't act quickly.
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Warning: Social Media Posts Claiming Everyone Is Owed $5,000 in Unclaimed Money Are False
No, social media posts claiming that everyone is owed $5,000 in unclaimed money are false. These claims spread rapidly across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok,...
New Study Found That States Return Only $4 Billion of $80 Billion in Unclaimed Funds Annually
States are returning only a fraction of the unclaimed property they hold. During fiscal year 2024, states returned $4.
She Searched 4 States She Lived In and Found $1,875 in Unclaimed Utility Deposits
When someone moves frequently for work or family reasons, they often leave behind more than just memories.
Fact Check: Can Heirs Claim Unclaimed Money for a Deceased Relative? Yes, Here’s the Process
Yes, heirs absolutely can claim unclaimed money belonging to a deceased relative, and there's no deadline to do so.
At Least 55% of Unclaimed Money Comes From Dormant Bank Accounts and Uncashed Checks
Dormant bank accounts and uncashed checks represent a substantial portion of the nation's unclaimed money crisis, though the exact percentage varies by...
$4 Billion in Unclaimed Property Sits in Pennsylvania’s State Treasury
Pennsylvania's State Treasury is holding more than $5 billion in unclaimed property as of 2026—money that rightfully belongs to individuals, businesses,...
Forgotten Money: What Most Americans Don’t Know About Utility Deposit Refunds
Most Americans don't realize that utility deposits—the cash they've paid to establish electric, gas, or water service—are supposed to be refunded.
Unclaimed Safe Deposit Boxes in 2026: States Are Auctioning Contents After 3 Years
Yes, states are actively auctioning the contents of unclaimed safe deposit boxes, and the timeline is typically three years from when the box was last...
Warning: Phishing Emails Posing as State Treasury Offices Are Up 340% Since 2024
Phishing emails impersonating state treasury offices have surged dramatically in recent years, with public sector organizations experiencing a 360%...