Mass. taxpayers owed $3.4m, IRS says
The Internal Revenue Service said it is looking for Massachusetts taxpayers who are missing more than 2,000 refund checks totaling more than $3.4 million.
The checks were returned to the IRS by the US Postal Service due to mailing address errors, said the IRS, adding that the undeliverable Massachusetts refund checks average $1,673 this year.
“If you think you’re missing a refund, take a few minutes to go to IRS.gov or call the toll free IRS refund hotline,” IRS spokesperson Peggy Riley said in a statement. “The website is open 24/7 to help you get your check.”
To learn more, click on the agency's "Where's my refund?" Web page. Taxpayers can also call 1-800-829-1954.
The IRS said it encourages taxpayers to choose direct deposit when they file their returns because it puts an end to lost, stolen, or undeliverable checks.
To see if you're on the IRS list of people who have undelivered refunds, check out this search tool.
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