Delaware Finance Department Announces Unclaimed Property Program to Reunite Taxpayers With Their Property

The Delaware Department of Finance Feb. 9 announced that the new MONEY MATCH program automatically returns lost money to corporate income taxpayers without the usual need to file a claim or gather paperwork. The program matches the state’s unclaimed property database with verified addresses and taxpayer information so money can be returned to its rightful owners without requiring the filing of a claim and supporting documentation. Unclaimed property can include: 1) uncashed paychecks; 2) unused balances on gift certificates; and 3) unreturned utility deposits. Businesses must turn over these amounts to the state after a certain number of years if ...