Individuals and businesses in Louisiana should verify they have received all tax refunds owed to them by the state before they are declared ‘unclaimed property,’ according to the state Revenue Department.

Unclaimed Tax Refunds

Nearly 23,000 Louisiana taxpayers were sent letters informing them they are owed tax refunds, state officials said. They are collectively owed more than $17.5 million in state tax refunds for this year and have until September 4 to claim their money from the revenue department.

Those who received a letter about unclaimed taxes can visit the Louisiana Department of Revenue website or complete and return the voucher attached to the letter they received. Paper checks will be issued to all taxpayers submitting claims, whether electronically or by paper voucher.

After the September 4 deadline, individuals and businesses will have to retrieve their refunds from the state treasurer’s office, which also has a searchable database for unclaimed property, including tax refunds, utility deposits, and other money left untouched for an extended period.

Original reporting: KTBS 3 (Shreveport) — read the source article.