IRS unclaimed refunds: how to check and claim

Who it is for

Taxpayers who did not file a return and may be owed a refund.

What it needs

Your own SSN or ITIN, your filing status and the exact refund amount.

• There is no name search. It needs your own SSN or ITIN, filing status and the exact refund amount. Enter them only on the official IRS site.

Open www.irs.govOpens irs.gov in a new tab. If it asks for your SSN, enter it only on irs.gov. We never ask for it.

How to claim

Claim steps and deadlines: not verified on the official site

• Claim a refund by filing the return within 3 years. The IRS deadline for tax year 2022 (April 15, 2026) has passed.

• Claiming is free. Nobody needs to charge you a fee to file.

Scam warnings

• Unclaimed-property offices say they do not contact people directly about unclaimed property.
• Never pay anyone, buy a gift card or send crypto to claim property. Claiming is free.
• If someone who contacted you asks for your SSN, bank login or card details, stop.

Verified 2026-10-04

Source: www.irs.gov. Register entries: F20.