The deadline to file a tax refund claim is on Wednesday, the San Diego County Tax Collector Dan McAllister announced.
San Diego County Residents can search if their names on the list at sdttc.com. The Treasurer-Tax Collector and other County departments have thousands of dollars owed to taxpayers each year.
“The holidays are quickly approaching, and every little bit helps, so we’re encouraging everyone to go to our website to find out if they are owed a refund,” said McAllister said in a statement. “We’re doing all we can to reunite $1,056,186.10 in county refunds with its rightful owners.” See if your name is on the list at sdttc.com.
According to McAlister’s office, Refunds-owed could be a result of overpaid taxes or from other instances in which individuals and organizations are doing business with or receiving services from the County. Unclaimed monies consist of warrants/checks that remain uncashed for a period of more than six months, usually resulting from warrants/checks that are returned as undeliverable by the postal service.
The most common types of unclaimed monies include, but are not limited to, supplier payments for goods or services. After several years of no claim being received the funds are escheated.
While the County works to return these monies to the rightful owner, some refunds remain unclaimed.
“With the cost of living what it is, and the holidays approaching, I’m sure people can use this money. My staff and I are working hard to return this money to the citizens of San Diego,” said Treasurer-Tax Collector Dan McAllister. “The average refund is $755, and that can go a long way for those who are the rightful owners and who need it.
To view a list of the 1,398 unclaimed refunds, go to the treasurer-tax collector's website or view a hard copy at any of the office's physical locations — at the County Administration Center, in Chula Vista, Santee, San Marcos and Kearny Mesa.
Those who are owed money may follow instructions on the unclaimed money page of the website to file a refund claim by 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, before the money, is rolled into the county's general fund.
They can also email claims to refunds@sdcounty.ca.gov or call 1-877- 829-4732 for more information. Anyone can sign up to receive emails when new unclaimed money lists are posted.
