Refund money going, going, gone next week

April 15, 2007

A quick reminder for all you folks who are three years late with your 2003 returns. If you didn’t file back in April 2004 and you were due a refund, the U.S. Treasury will get to keep your tax cash if you don’t get that old 1040 in by April 17.

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Click here for a 2003 Form 1040. You can download other 2003 forms and instructions you might need to complete that old filing here.

This story has details on the unclaimed money; this one shows the amounts left in Uncle Sam’s account by residents of each state.

And if you’re that nonchalant about money, drop me a note. I can give you my PayPal account so you can send any more cash that you don’t want my way.

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Comments
  • I’ve got a guy who, for being too cheap to pay $89 for his tax return, is going to forfeit about $900 in refund. I don’t see how that would possibly make sense, but whatever. Maybe he’ll wise up before the 2004 return expires.
    Oh, I saw your article on bankrate about misconceptions of homeownership today. Reminded me that I’m neglecting my blog due to tax insanity! Luckily that will all be over in about 24 hours. 🙂
    Hope you’re doing well!

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