IRS Refund Accessibility Act of 2001

The IRS Refund Accessibility Act of 2001 was designed to help the Department of the Treasury locate taxpayers who are owed unclaimed tax refunds. The bill would authorize the government to use mass communication—such as television, radio, or newspapers—to publicize the names of individuals entitled to these payments. By expanding the ways the IRS can disclose taxpayer identity information for this specific purpose, the legislation aims to ensure more citizens successfully receive the money they are owed.