[Ferretlover]

First thing I thought of when I read this, was that it was really a law enforcement sting! *giggle*
Second, just where is the government hiding this money so that it would be available...

The government estimates 1.3 million taxpayers who neglected to file a 2004 return are eligible for refunds. But they need to act soon. By MarketWatch
About $1.2 billion is sitting in IRS coffers, waiting to be claimed by the 1.3 million taxpayers who neglected to file a 2004 tax return, the tax agency said this week. …
Where are you ?

[jasonraymondson]

The people would be safe, if you have a refund coming back, that means that you did not need to file. They want you to file every year, but they really only care when you owe them money.

[mekrob]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('', 'T')he people would be safe, if you have a refund coming back, that means that you did not need to file. They want you to file every year, but they really only care when you owe them money.

[uNkNowN ElEmEnt]

Because paperwork doesn't show tips etc.