Don’t Let the IRS Keep Your Money — File Now to Claim Your Refund
Published on Mar 25, 2025
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2mins Read Mar 25, 2025
The IRS has issued an important alert — more than $1 billion in unclaimed tax refunds are still waiting for eligible Americans.
If you haven’t filed your 2021 tax return, you could be entitled to part of this payout — but time is running out.
What’s This Unclaimed Refund About?
Each year, millions of dollars in tax refunds go unclaimed because people don’t realize they’re owed money.
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For tax year 2021, the IRS estimates that over 1 million Americans failed to file a return — leaving behind their refunds.
Many of these unclaimed refunds include Recovery Rebate Credits — part of the pandemic-era stimulus payments — worth up to $1,400 per person.
If you missed out, you still have time to claim it.
Important Deadline: April 15, 2025
Under IRS rules, taxpayers have three years to claim their refund.
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For 2021 returns, the deadline is April 15, 2025. After that, the unclaimed money goes straight to the U.S. Treasury — and you lose the right to claim it forever.
How to Check if You’re Eligible?
You may qualify for this unclaimed refund if:
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You’re eligible for the Recovery Rebate Credit or other tax credits like the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) worth up to $6,728
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You had taxes withheld from your paycheck but didn’t earn enough to file
Even if you don’t normally file taxes, filing now could get you a refund.
Is This Refund Compatible with Social Security?
Absolutely. You can receive this IRS refund alongside your Social Security benefits.
Both payments are separate and fully compatible — meaning extra cash could land in your account to help cover expenses like utility bills, rent, or groceries.
Bottom Line
- File your 2021 tax return by April 15, 2025
- Check if you qualify for credits like the Recovery Rebate Credit or EITC
- Claim your share of $1 billion in unclaimed refunds
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