IF YOUR wallet has been feeling a bit light lately, it might be for good reason.
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People are being urged to see whether they're potentially owed some of the millions of dollars sitting in the state government's coffers waiting to be reclaimed through Revenue NSW.
You could be a few hundred dollars richer at the click of a button, according to finance and small business minister Damien Tudehope.
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He said there was more than $146 million in "forgotten money" that was sitting with Revenue NSW, including money from share dividends, trust accounts, deceased estates, over-payments and a range of other sources.
"There are close to 7,000 unclaimed items worth more than $2 million in the New England North West region alone," Mr Tudehope said.
"The value ranges from $20 in share dividends to a trust fund worth more than $1 million," Mr Tudehope said.
"Cost of living is a major issue facing families and households across the state, which is why we want people to check their eligibility.
"It only takes a few minutes and you could walk away with extra money in your pocket."
Revenue NSW holds more than 414,000 unclaimed items from private companies, state trustees, local councils and government agencies that can't be returned to owners because their contact details are out of date and they cannot be tracked down.
"Finding out if you are eligible is quick and simple," he said.
"If you enter your name into the free search tool on the Revenue NSW website you can see if you have an eligible claim.
"If you do have a claim, notify Revenue NSW and collect your money."
People can also make an appointment at a Service NSW centre with a "cost of living specialist" and they can help you check your eligibility for any unclaimed money, as well as other rebates and incentives including Active Kids vouchers, CTP refunds, and free registration for regular toll users.
The NSW Government will hold the money indefinitely until it is claimed.
To see if you're eligible for of the unclaimed cash, check the Revenue NSW website.