IRS is attempting to return $10.5 million to nearly 9,000 New Yorkers

The IRS wants to give thousands of New Yorkers money - but can't find them.

The federal tax agency is holding on to $10.5 million in refund checks that couldn't be delivered by the postman to 8,722 New Yorkers.

IRS spokesman Kevin McKeon said it's easy to find out if your refund is in limbo, by picking up the phone or logging on to the computer.

The Daily News tracked down several of the New Yorkers on the list and made them all a little bit richer.

Alerted by The News, Mark Lingley, a 52-year-old custom shirt-maker, called the IRS toll-free - and quickly found out how to get his cash.

"It's $30," he said with a laugh. "It's not great - but it's something. I'm going to take myself out to dinner."

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