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Unclaimed Property & Escheatment Services

Don’t risk escheat liability or costly audits. Outsourcing your unclaimed property compliance to Aprio means less risk, less work, and fewer surprises.

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Compliance penalties.
Future risks.

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Unclaimed property compliance can be a valuable source of savings for your business. But that doesn’t mean it has to be a burden on your internal team.

Aprio’s Total Escheat Management® services streamline every step of unclaimed property compliance so you can safeguard resources and focus on growth. Our approach is rooted in cross-functional collaboration, and we’ll work seamlessly with you to build a unified, end-to-end compliance strategy that encompasses everything from reporting and due diligence to audit defense and VDAs. Rely on our cross-state, cross-jurisdictional experience to guide you through the nuances of state laws and dormancy periods—and help you stay ahead of any future risk.

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Our Total Escheat Management® Process

Aprio’s proven approach to escheatment and unclaimed property consistently helps clients streamline compliance and save money:

First Time Filing & Voluntary Disclosures

Our team will conduct a comprehensive review of your financials to determine the total extent of your unclaimed property exposure, making sure you realize maximum value.
Due Diligence

Every state requires due diligence before filing your company’s unclaimed property report. Our team will print, mail, and track all due diligence letters for you so you can keep your desk clear.
State Report Preparation

We’ll compile all of reportable data, then prepare and process the report for each applicable state. After completion, we’ll assemble a reporting package with due diligence responses, report copies, and tracking information for your records.
Exemption Identification

After providing your data to Aprio, we constantly review it for allowable exemptions and deductions, such as B2B exemptions and de minimis deductions.
Asset Recovery

Our corporate asset recovery team will thoroughly research, identify, and prepare claims to recover your unclaimed assets.
Audit Defense & Guidance

With Aprio, you can respond to unclaimed property audits with strong advocacy, documentation, and assertive negotiations to reduce liabilities.
Compliance Support

To help you comply with annual unclaimed property obligations, we provide services ranging from general Q&A to facilitation of the entire compliance process.
Payment Processing

Aprio processes payments on behalf of our clients to the applicable states, as well as to due diligence respondents.
Ongoing Responsiveness

Even when it’s not reporting season, we stay in touch with our clients so we can address concerns and questions before they become potential issues.
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Proven Results

Clients across industries rely on Aprio to manage their complex unclaimed property and escheatment needs.

$15M+ Recovered in unclaimed property for clients

“Aprio’s in-depth knowledge of unclaimed property make their recommendations and solutions an invaluable resource for us.”

Tax Manager, Fortune 500 Office Supply Company

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Frequently Asked Questions

I received a letter from the state indicating that I need to file unclaimed property. What should I do?

If your company has received a letter from a state requesting an unclaimed property report and you have not previously filed one, now is a good time to assess all unclaimed property liabilities due to that state. Your company may also receive a notice from a state that requires a negative or zero report, particularly if it has a history of filing in that state.

Why do I have to turn seemingly unwanted money over to the state?

The laws were put in place to prevent ‘unjust enrichment’ on the part of the holders and to protect the property rights of the true owners. In theory, and mostly in practice, the states serve as custodians for these funds until the rightful owner comes forward to claim them.

Why isn’t there more uniformity across the various states with respect to guidelines and laws?

Although several attempts have been made to promote uniformity through the announcement of the Uniform Unclaimed Property Acts, each state is still free to choose how to craft their respective statutes. Many states utilize one of the Uniform Acts as the basis for their own statutory framework.

I have what I believe is a novel issue related to our operations. Should I call the state?

Most state Administrators and staff are very helpful when it comes to assisting holders with their specific questions. However, if your issue is particularly sensitive, it may make more sense to vet possible solutions (or additional queries) with counsel or trusted advisors. Contact Aprio to learn more.

How can I pursue a voluntary disclosure agreement with the state?

This will depend on what state your company wishes to pursue a VDA in, how old the property being reported is, and how much is being reported. These aren’t the only factors, but these are the most important ones.

A VDA is a more formal, voluntary process of filing unclaimed property to a state where there has been no prior reporting history. States offering these programs often require that your company is not currently under audit with that state; however, not all states have VDA programs.

How or why did my company get selected for an unclaimed property audit?

There could be many reasons. Some states consistently compare their business licensing databases with an unclaimed property compliance database, and appearing on one and not the other may present you as an ideal audit candidate.

Additionally, third-party audit firms are fiscally motivated to generate and complete audits for their contract states, and will generally select the most attractive audit candidates to maximize their return on investment.

How do I find out if my business has recoverable assets?

Several factors can influence the likelihood of unclaimed assets being available for your company to claim. With Aprio’s complimentary analysis, you’ll be able to see the approximate dollar amount owed to your company and its subs/affiliates.

Contact us today to request your preliminary asset recovery report. Once our analysis is complete, we will present the results and help you understand what the next steps are to take.

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