Congressman Zach Wamp encourages all East Tennesseans who think they may be missing their tax refund check to visit the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Web site or call their toll-free assistance line. The Internal Revenue Service announced it is looking for 96,792 taxpayers across the nation with $80 million in undelivered tax refund checks. The IRS can reissue the checks after taxpayers update their addresses.

For those with Internet access, a new Internet feature makes it easier to see if you have an undelivered refund. The service allows the status of refunds to be checked online and is available through the "Where's My Refund?" section on the IRS home page at www.irs.gov.

To use the site, enter your Social Security number, filing status (such as single or married filing jointly) and the amount of the refund shown on your 2001 tax return. When this information is submitted online, a Web page shows the status of your refund check. Instructions are also available to resolve problems, whether it's an undelivered refund check or some other refund-related issue.

 Those without access to the Internet who think they may be missing a refund check should first check their records or contact their tax preparer, then call the IRS toll-free assistance line at 1-800-829-1040 to update their address.

Taxpayers who have moved since filing their last tax return can ensure the IRS has their correct address by filing Form 8822, "Change of Address" with the IRS. Download the form at www.irs.gov or request it by calling 1-800-TAX-FORM (1-800-829-3676).