In an attempt towards returning unclaimed monies to their rightful owners, San Diego County Treasurer-Tax Collector Dan McAllister has extended the deadline from September 21 to October 6. The announcement, which aimed to encourage San Diego residents to search for funds owed to them, reminds citizens not to "trash their cash." Possibilities for unclaimed funds can be traced back to dealings with the county over the past three years, including property tax payments.
According to the San Diego County Treasurer-Tax Collector's announcement, part of the $543,171 in unclaimed money has gone unnoticed due to undeliverable warrants/checks through the postal service. Causes for these events range from overpaid taxes to business or service engagements with the county. Unclaimed funds remaining unnoticed for years are escheated, despite the County's steadfast efforts to return the monies to their rightful owners.
McAllister's concerns lie in the fact that only a handful of people have actually filed claims for the unclaimed funds. His decision to extend the deadline and broaden the outreach initiatives aims to make more San Diego residents aware of the potential funds awaiting them. Furthermore, the Treasurer-Tax Collector's office has an average refund of $998.76, a significant amount for most rightful owners who missed claiming it.
As reported, the list of 1,056 unclaimed refunds can be found on the Treasurer-Tax Collector's website or by visiting any of their office locations. In order to file a refund claim before the new deadline on October 6, follow the instructions provided on the unclaimed money page of the website. Assistance regarding the claim process is available through email at [email protected] or by phone at 1-877-829-4732. Sign-ups for email notifications regarding new releases of unclaimed money lists are also offered.
While the smallest refund amount is calculated at $15.13, the largest is a staggering $41,491.24, and McAllister is persistent in returning these funds to the people of San Diego County. The outreach initiative not only urges locals to file their claims but also to inform friends and family regarding the unclaimed money.
Annually, the Treasurer-Tax Collector office strives to reunite San Diegans with money they have overpaid in taxes or fees. According to the current state law, money left unclaimed for three years countywide and property tax refunds unclaimed for four years must eventually become part of the County's general fund. Since time is clearly of the essence, an extended window of opportunity allows residents to swiftly and dutifully reclaim funds that slipped through the cracks.
