WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) today encouraged Delawareans who haven’t yet filed their 2007 tax returns to do so before the April 18, 2011 deadline or risk leaving up to a combined $4 million in refunds unclaimed. According to the IRS, there are 4,000 Delawareans who could still receive a refund if they get their 2007 return filed by the coming deadline. The median refund received by Delaware taxpayers in 2007 was $658.
“In these difficult economic times, every penny can make a difference,” Senator Coons said. “Delawareans who haven’t yet filed their 2007 tax returns are leaving as much as $4 million uncollected and un-invested in our local economy. The time for claiming these refunds is running out, so I hope Delawareans will take advantage get their returns in immediately.”
Nationally, more than 1.1 million people have yet to file a federal income tax return for 2007, with potential refunds adding up to more than $1.1 billion. The window for filing returns to claim those refunds closes on April 18, 2011.
There is no penalty for filing a late return qualifying for a refund.
Tax forms and instructions are available on the “Forms and Publications” page of IRS.gov or by calling toll-free 1-800-TAX-FORM (1-800-829-3676). Taxpayers who are missing Forms W-2, 1098, 1099 or 5498 for 2007, 2008 or 2009 should request copies from their employer, bank or other payer.
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