Federal tax refunds go unclaimed

More than 95,000 people nationwide — and a few hundred in the Northern San Joaquin Valley — have money coming from the IRS. According to Internal Revenue Service officials, 95,746 U.S. residents have a tax refund check that was returned to the IRS as undeliverable. The average check is worth $963, for a total of $92.2 million. Some taxpayers have more than one check waiting. Taxpayers can verify whether they’re on the list by using the “Where’s My Refund” feature on the IRS Web page at irs.gov or by calling 800-829-1954.