The deadline to claim tax refunds from 2019 is in 14 days for those who are still owed money from the government.

The Internal Revenue Service encouraged taxpayers across the nation to file a tax return for the tax year 2019 by the July 17, 2023, deadline, noting that 1.5 million people have unclaimed federal refunds, as outlined in a press statement earlier this month.

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The refund amount each tax filer will see will vary depending on a household's tax status. Many low-income or moderate-income workers could be eligible for the earned income tax credit, which is a tax break that accounts for inflation each year for part-time and full-time workers.

Those who may qualify must fall below a certain income limit: Single people without qualifying children must fall below $15,570, and single people with one qualifying child must fall below $41,094. Other eligible applicants can explore further guidelines through the IRS webpage.

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The revenue service agency noted that individuals' 2019 tax refunds could be held if their tax returns for 2020 and 2021 have not been filed yet. The IRS outlined how taxpayers can obtain key documents for their 2019 forms by either requesting copies from their employer or bank or ordering an income transcript through the IRS government website. The IRS can also order a free wage and income transcript through the Get Transcript Online tool for a quicker turnaround process.

The IRS estimates that California and Texas have over 100,000 people in each state who may be entitled to a tax refund. The law declares taxpayers typically have up to three years to file and claim their tax refunds before the money is kept by the U.S. Treasury.