Basic Provisions (Requirements) of the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act

The Uniform Unclaimed Property Act addresses all unclaimed intangible property along with all unclaimed bank safe deposit box contents.
• general ledger & securities
– Requires Holders to perform Due Diligence/Search Letter Mailings
• Look for Owner prior to reporting property to appropriate State.
– Requires Holder to generate reports in the required formats and submit to to the appropriate States in a timely fashion along with the remittance.
– Relives Holder of any future liabilities on that property.

For further clarification and compliance information regarding State unclaimed property reporting, please reach out to the professionals at PEACC.com at 410.303.5510 or email us at info@peacc.com

How Are States Enforcing Their Unclaimed Property Compliance?

–  Through State or State sponsored Compliance Reviews
–  Through formal State audit notices.
–  Self-Audit notices, including those conducted/sponsored by third party firms.
–  State reminder letters regarding Compliance with reporting obligations.
–  State VDA (“Voluntary Disclosure Agreement”) Invitations.
–  Automatic penalty & interest assessment for non-compliance.
– If you are contacted by a State regarding your compliance efforts, it is best to respond right away!

To discuss these State enforcement steps or any other issues relating to unclaimed property reporting compliance, please reach out to a professional at PEACC by calling 410.303.5510, or email us at
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