Some 1.1 million Americans who didn’t file a federal income tax return for 2021 are collectively missing out on $1.025 billion in unclaimed refunds, according to the IRS.

Still missing your $1,400 stimulus check? Find out how to claim the Recovery Rebate Credit and file a 2021 tax return by April 15, 2025.

The IRS notes, however, that people working with tax software companies, including IRS Free File partners, may prepare their returns now and they will be transmitted to the IRS starting February 12.

Fail to file within the three-year window? Your refund becomes the property of the U.S. Treasury and you're most likely not getting it back.

The IRS notes, however, that people working with tax software companies, including IRS Free File partners, may prepare their returns now and they will be transmitted to the IRS starting February 12.

Some 1.1 million Americans who didn’t file a federal income tax return for 2021 are collectively missing out on $1.025 billion in unclaimed refunds, according to the IRS.

With the clock ticking on tax season, the IRS is reminding Americans that April 15 is also their last chance to file a past due return and receive a refund for tax year 2021.