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The 2014 report for Tennessee is due by May 1, 2015.

Tennessee just updated their reporting guide and introduced some changes. The biggest change is they have adopted the NAUPA Standard Relationship Codes. This is a list of relationship codes that was recently approved by NAUPA and many states are now adopting their use. My favorite thing about the new codes is that they include complete descriptions. This is huge as no one is born knowing what relationship codes are and their definitions have been a mystery to most holders until now.

You can view Tennessee's updated forms here. The list of relationship codes and their full descriptions can be found on page 11 and 12 of the Reporting Guide here.  

Missouri House Bill 1075 introduced some changes to unclaimed property filing for the state. The change that has the biggest impact is that payroll checks, property type MS01, are now reportable after 3 years of dormancy. This was reduced from a 5 year dormancy period. This change is effective January 1, 2015.

What is the impact this will have on your Missouri filings in 2015?

Life insurance companies are due to report by May 1, 2015. With this report, you will want to include any payroll checks that were issued on or before 12/31/2011.

It’s been several years since California changed their reporting process, yet many holders are still confused. I’d like to help clear things up.

Most states have one filing due date each year, where you send a list of lost owners and payment for the amount you are reporting. California has a cycle that includes 2 different reports.

Step 1: Holder Notice Report (aka Preliminary Report)