As the April 15 filing deadline looms, the Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers that after three years, any unclaimed 2021 tax year refunds go to the U.S. Treasury.

The IRS has issued more than 29.6 million individual income tax refunds through Feb. 21, up 2.3% from a year ago.

Taxpayers eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit for 2021 may also claim those funds if they file their returns for the year. Qualifying incomes are $21,430 for a single person without children or up to $57,414 for a married couple filing jointly with three or more qualifying children.

In a bold move, the Trump administration and DOGE are eyeing a 20% reduction in the IRS workforce, potentially reshaping the landscape of tax collection and enforcement.

The Trump administration and Department of Government Efficiency are proposing a dramatic downsizing of the IRS that would result in a nearly 20% reduction of its workforce by May 15 — one month after Tax Day in the United States.