In central and north Florida, over 3,500 taxpayers have not claimed refunds checks IRS mailed to their last known address. Some of the reasons whey refund checks might not reach taxpayers include people moving, college students filing at school and moving before the refund arrives, an incorrect address provided when they mail their return. The Internal Revenue Service is searching for 8,208 Florida taxpayers who have not claimed refunds from 1999 income tax returns.
Taxpayers provide an incorrect address when they mail their return.
Death or marriage Death or marriage may also result in a returned check. Estate executors should explore whether a refund check might be involved. Newly married taxpayers are urged to notify the IRS promptly if there is a change of name or address. Janice Ways to ensure your refund won't be lost Choose to have a tax refund deposited directly to a bank account is the best way to guard against loss or theft. Nearly 30 million taxpayers elected to use the direct deposit option the 2000 filing season, up from 23.5 million a year ago.