The Louisiana Department of the Treasury says more than $10 million in unclaimed state tax refunds is waiting to be claimed. The money includes refunds that were never picked up by individuals or businesses across the state.
Louisiana residents and businesses can search the state’s official Louisiana Unclaimed Property database to see whether they are owed money.
How Much Money Is Unclaimed?
The Louisiana Treasury’s Unclaimed Property Program received $10.05 million in unclaimed state tax refunds from the Louisiana Department of Revenue.
The total includes 35,265 individual and business refunds. The amounts range from small refunds to six-figure payments.
State Treasurer John Fleming, M.D., said the money belongs to the people of Louisiana and encouraged residents to check whether they have unclaimed funds.
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How to Check for Unclaimed Money
Checking for unclaimed property is free. Visit the official Louisiana Cash Claim website and search using your name, a former name, a business name, or the name of a deceased relative.
You can also call the Louisiana Unclaimed Property Program at 888-925-4127 for assistance.
What Information May Help
Before searching, have basic information ready, such as:
Your current and former names
Any previous addresses in Louisiana
A business name, if applicable
The name of a deceased relative, if you are searching on their behalf
Proof of identity or relationship, if the state requests it
If you find property listed under your name, follow the instructions on the website to submit a claim. The state may ask for documents to verify that the money belongs to you.
Avoid Unclaimed Property Scams
Be careful of websites or callers that promise to recover unclaimed money for a large upfront fee. You do not need to pay anyone to search Louisiana’s official unclaimed property database.
Use only the official Louisiana Unclaimed Property website or call the state directly at 888-925-4127.
What to Do Now
If you have ever lived, worked, owned a business, or filed taxes in Louisiana, it is worth checking the state’s unclaimed property database. A few minutes could help you recover money that already belongs to you.
Start by searching your name at Louisiana Cash Claim or calling 888-925-4127.
