Federal tax refunds worth approximately $1.2 billion remain unclaimed for the more than 1.3 million taxpayers who haven’t filed their 2022 federal income tax returns. Those individuals have until April 15, 2026, to file their 2022 tax returns and claim their refunds. Taxpayers generally have three years to file a federal tax return and claim a refund. If they don’t file within three years, the money becomes the property of the U.S. Treasury. But 2022 tax refunds may be applied to certain other debts (such as back taxes, child support or student loans) or, if no 2023 or 2024 return was filed, held until those are also filed. Contact us if you need assistance with filing your tax return.
