Answer: Garrett – In cases where a return was not filed, the law provides most taxpayers with a three-year window of opportunity for claiming a refund. If no return is filed to claim the refund within three years, the money becomes property of the U.S. Treasury.
The the letter you received should have explained the reason for the denial. In most situations there is no recourse when the return has been filed after the three-year window has passed.
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