Consumer News: IRS has $80 million in undelivered refunds

The Internal Revenue Service is looking for more than 96,000 taxpayers to match $80 million in undelivered tax refund checks.

About 600 Kansans are due $386,041, according to the IRS.

Taxpayers can go to the IRS Web site at www.irs.gov to check their refund status by clicking on the “Where’s My Refund?” section.

Users will be asked to enter their Social Security numbers, tax filing status, such as single or married and filing jointly, and the amount of the refund shown on the 2001 return. The site will show the status of the refund and issue instructions to resolve problems, such as an undelivered check. The site is available until Dec. 2.

Taxpayers without access to the Internet can call the IRS toll-free assistance line at (800) 829-1040.

The most common reason refund checks don’t get delivered is because taxpayers have moved and failed to update their new address. Taxpayers can ensure the IRS has their correct address by filing Form 8822 Change of Address with the IRS. The form can be obtained on the Internet or by calling (800) 829-3676.

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Coming Monday

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