The Economic Times

Are you one of 1.3 million Americans? The IRS has unclaimed cash and your name could be on it

Over 1.3 million Americans have unclaimed IRS refunds worth $1.2 billion, and the April 15, 2026 deadline is final. The Internal Revenue Service confirms these are 2022 tax refunds still unclaimed. Many taxpayers did not file returns. That means they could still claim money now. The average IRS refund is about $686. This is real cash, not a credit. If you miss the IRS refund deadline 2026, you lose it forever. No second chance exists. Check your IRS unclaimed refund eligibility today. File your 2022 tax return now. Act fast before the unclaimed tax refunds expire permanently.