Irs Has Tax Refunds For Many Idahoans Agency Can’t Locate Them; Addresses Old, Inaccurate

Tue., Dec. 23, 1997

Associated Press

Nearly 370 Idaho residents are owed federal tax refunds, but the Internal Revenue Service cannot locate them because of incorrect or outdated addresses.

The agency said refund checks totaling $182,086 were returned to the U.S. Post Office.

“Refunds for as little as a few dollars and as much as $9,273 are waiting to be united with the proper owners,” said Wally Hutton, Rocky Mountain District director. “There is no charge for claiming the refund.”

The average refund in Idaho is $493.

Hutton warned there have been incidents in which individuals or companies have contacted those people about the refunds, charging a fee to secure the money from the IRS.

Hutton suggests taxpayers should leave a forwarding address with the Post Office if they moved since filing their income tax return. And they should double-check the tax return to verify the name and address are correct and legible.

Taxpayers who believe they are due a refund can call the IRS toll-free at 1-800-829-1040.

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