BATON ROUGE, LA – Louisiana residents have a new opportunity to reclaim uncashed state income tax refunds, as the Louisiana Treasury’s Unclaimed Property Program recently added $8.7 million in unclaimed tax refunds from the Louisiana Department of Revenue (LDR). This windfall includes funds from 29,441 taxpayers who may have inadvertently missed their refunds.
“This $8.7 million belongs to the people of Louisiana, and we are eager to assist them in rightfully claiming their money,” said Louisiana State Treasurer John Fleming, M.D.
Accessing Your Funds Made Easy
The Unclaimed Property Program aims to reunite residents with their funds quickly and efficiently. Louisianans can check for their unclaimed property using multiple convenient methods:
- Online: Visit LaCashClaim.org to search for your name.
- LaWallet App: Access the unclaimed property database through Louisiana’s digital driver’s license app.
- Phone: Call the Unclaimed Property hotline at 1-888-925-4127.
Commitment to Returning Funds
The Louisiana Unclaimed Property Program serves as a vital resource, safeguarding unclaimed funds and ensuring they are returned to their rightful owners. The newly added tax refunds are just one example of the program’s ongoing efforts to track and distribute unclaimed property.
Treasurer Fleming emphasized, “We have made searching your name and claiming your money easy. Citizens should take a moment to check if they are among the thousands eligible to receive their tax refund.”
What’s Next for Claimants?
Eligible residents who discover unclaimed property under their name can follow the simple online process to submit a claim. Once verified, the funds will be returned to them promptly.
For further details or assistance, contact [email protected] or call (225) 342-0015.