https://www.souus.com/en/tags/irs-tax-refunds/Recent content in IRS Tax Refunds on Smart Savings & OffersHugoen-usMon, 10 Feb 2025 16:24:00 +0200https://www.souus.com/en/life-decoded/unclaimed-property/Mon, 27 Jan 2025 16:24:00 +0200https://www.souus.com/en/life-decoded/unclaimed-property/<h1 id="unclaimed-property-in-the-us-how-to-reclaim-your-lost-funds">Unclaimed Property in the U.S.: How to Reclaim Your Lost Funds</h1> <p>Did you know <strong>1 in 7 Americans</strong> has unclaimed property waiting to be recovered? From dormant bank accounts to forgotten utility deposits, over <strong>$70 billion</strong> in unclaimed assets is currently held by state governments. In fiscal year 2023 alone, <strong>$5.4 billion</strong> was returned to rightful owners. Here&rsquo;s how to find and reclaim what’s yours.</p> <img style='width:100%' src='https://nast.org/wp-content/uploads/naupa-fy-23-report.png'/> <hr> <h2 id="what-is-unclaimed-property">What is Unclaimed Property?</h2> <p><strong>Unclaimed property</strong> refers to financial accounts or assets with no owner activity or contact for a specified period (typically 1–5 years, depending on the state). By law, these assets must be transferred to state custodianship until claimed.</p>