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Issue Number:    IR-2025-46

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*More than $1 billion in 2021 tax refunds still unclaimed – Taxpayers should act now to see if they are eligible*

WASHINGTON ― The Internal Revenue Service today reminded the 1.1 million people who didn’t file their tax year 2021 federal tax returns that they may be eligible for a refund if they file by the April 15 deadline. 

The IRS estimates more than $1 billion in refunds remains unclaimed because taxpayers have not filed their 2021 tax returns yet. The state-by-state table below shows how many taxpayers are potentially eligible for these refunds and the average median refund in each state. 

There is no penalty for failure to file if a refund is due. However, a return claiming a refund must be filed within three years of its due date for a refund to be allowed. After the expiration of the three-year period, the refund statute generally prevents the issuance of a refund check and the application of any credits, including overpayments of estimated taxes or withholding amounts, to other tax years that are underpaid. If a taxpayer does not file within the three-year window, the money goes to the U.S. Treasury. 

It's important to remember that tax year 2021 refunds may be held if taxpayers have not filed returns for 2022 and 2023. In addition, any refund amount for 2021 will be applied to amounts still owed to the IRS or a state tax agency and may be used to offset unpaid child support or other past due federal debts such as student loans. 

*Many taxpayers who did not file may be eligible for more*

Taxpayers stand to lose more than just their refund of taxes withheld if they fail to file their 2021 tax return. They could also miss out on money from any refundable tax credits, including the Earned Income Tax Credit [ [link removed] ] (EITC), the Recovery Rebate Credit [ [link removed] ] or other applicable credits. 

Many low-to-moderate income workers may be eligible for EITC. For 2021, the EITC was worth as much as $6,728 for taxpayers with qualifying children. 

The IRS previously reminded [ [link removed] ] those who may be entitled to the Recovery Rebate Credit in 2021 that time is running out to file a tax return and claim their money. The Recovery Rebate Credit is a refundable credit for individuals who did not receive one or more Economic Impact Payments, also known as stimulus payments, distributed in 2021. 

*Plan to file? IRS offers options to get key documents*

Gathering all the necessary documents and forms to file a return for 2021 may take some time. Taxpayers should start as soon as possible to make sure they have enough time to file before the April 15 deadline for 2021 refunds. Here are some options: 


* *IRS Online Account.* Individual taxpayers can create or access their IRS Online Account on IRS.gov at Online Account for Individuals [ [link removed] ]. In addition to Forms W-2, 1095-A and 1099-NEC, people can view key details from their most recent tax return, such as adjusted gross income.
* *Request copies of key documents.* Taxpayers who are missing Forms W-2, 1098, 1099 or 5498 for the years 2021, 2022 or 2023 can request copies from their employer, bank or other payers.
* *Current and prior years’ tax forms:* Tax year 2021 Forms 1040 and 1040-SR and instructions are available on the IRS.gov Forms, Instructions and Publications [ [link removed] ]_ _page or by calling toll-free 800-TAX-FORM (800-829-3676). 

Taxpayers who are unsure if they are required to file a return can visit Do I Need to File a Tax Return? [ [link removed] ] or refer to Publication 17, Your Federal Income Tax (For Individuals) [ [link removed] ]. 

The IRS reminds taxpayers that there is no penalty for claiming a refund on a late-filed tax return. Direct deposit is recommended as the quickest and simplest way to receive a tax refund. 

*State-by-state estimates of individuals who may be due 2021 income tax refunds*

The IRS estimated the number of individuals in each state and the median potential refund a filer may be entitled to receive. The actual refund amount will vary based on a household’s tax situation.* *

*State or ***

*district***



*Estimated***

*number of individuals***



*Median***

*potential refund***



*Total***

*potential refunds****



*Alabama*



18,100



$743



$16,048,100



*Alaska*



3,600



$832



$3,464,100



*Arizona*



28,700



$680



$24,284,300



*Arkansas*



10,200



$709



$8,742,300



*California*



116,300



$600



$92,299,600



*Colorado*



19,200



$781



$17,267,500



*Connecticut*



11,700



$860



$11,092,500



*Delaware*



4,400



$790



$4,112,700



*District of Columbia*



2,700



$883



$2,642,900



*Florida*



69,800



$732



$61,087,200



*Georgia*



38,500



$720



$33,515,300



*Hawaii*



5,500



$865



$5,281,800



*Idaho*



5,500



$649



$4,495,800



*Illinois*



44,500



$892



$42,482,800



*Indiana*



25,000



$778



$22,581,300



*Iowa*



10,900



$797



$9,911,600



*Kansas*



9,700



$746



$8,640,200



*Kentucky*



13,800



$747



$12,098,400



*Louisiana*



17,000



$777



$15,278,200



*Maine*



4,100



$817



$3,714,100



*Maryland*



22,900



$837



$21,766,300



*Massachusetts*



27,000



$936



$26,581,100



*Michigan*



40,300



$854



$37,301,500



*Minnesota*



15,900



$670



$13,224,100



*Mississippi*



9,600



$701



$8,283,600



*Missouri*



22,900



$722



$19,960,200



*Montana*



3,600



$679



$3,068,800



*Nebraska*



5,000



$760



$4,439,000



*Nevada*



13,700



$783



$12,347,800



*New Hampshire*



4,800



$833



$4,509,400



*New Jersey*



31,700



$657



$26,537,500



*New Mexico*



7,200



$843



$6,569,300



*New York*



73,000



$995



$72,477,100



*North Carolina*



35,800



$719



$30,754,100



*North Dakota*



2,400



$781



$2,147,100



*Ohio*



39,400



$762



$34,735,100



*Oklahoma*



15,400



$739



$13,501,500



*Oregon*



19,300



$772



$16,981,500



*Pennsylvania*



53,100



$993



$52,121,800



*Rhode Island*



3,600



$946



$3,487,000



*South Carolina*



14,400



$683



$12,313,300



*South Dakota*



2,600



$745



$2,237,700



*Tennessee*



21,000



$708



$18,085,400



*Texas*



102,200



$810



$94,792,200



*Utah*



8,700



$696



$7,553,700



*Vermont*



2,400



$816



$2,136,900



*Virginia*



28,500



$749



$25,896,200



*Washington*



35,200



$880



$33,716,000



*West Virginia*



4,800



$818



$4,422,800



*Wisconsin*



14,300



$730



$12,425,300



*Wyoming*



2,100



$790



$1,922,800



*Totals*



1,142,000



$781



$1,025,336,800



 * Excluding credits.

*Free help is available*

For individuals who have not filed a federal income tax return for 2021, the IRS offers tools and resources on IRS.gov. Free support includes the Interactive Tax Assistant (ITA) [ [link removed] ], information on filing past due tax returns [ [link removed] ] and frequently asked questions (FAQs) [ [link removed] ].

 

Qualified taxpayers can also access free tax preparation assistance through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and the Tax Counseling for the Elderly programs [ [link removed] ]. Use the VITA Locator Tool [ [link removed] ] or call 800-906-9887 [ tel:800-906-9887 ] to locate the nearest VITA site.

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