Not every tax refund finds its owner. Thankfully, the Internal Revenue Service keeps track of refund checks that did not reach their true final destination.

Search this database of 16,096 persons in Georgia whose refunds did not get to them. You can search by last name, city or Zip Code.

If you find your name in the database, you can go to Where's My Refund? and start a trace of your refund. The IRS Web site will prompt you with instructions applicable to your situation.