Treasury Seeks Heirs' Paperwork for Money Owed to the Deceased
Published Date: 5/15/2025
Notice
Summary
The Treasury Department wants to keep collecting info from people claiming money owed by the government when the original creditor has passed away. This helps figure out who should get the funds. If you’re a business or anyone handling these claims, you’ve got until July 14, 2025, to share your thoughts—no extra costs, just about 27 minutes per claim.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Comments Sought on Death-Related Claims Paperwork
The Treasury is asking the public and federal agencies to comment on how it collects information when someone dies and the United States owes them money. The Bureau of the Fiscal Service says this review is part of efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent burden for those who file these claims.
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