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After a business has held unclaimed property for 5 years, by state statute they must turn it over to the Wisconsin Department of Revenue where it is held until the rightful owner comes forward to claim the asset. To find out if you have a claim, contact the Wisconsin Department of Revenue (click on web link below).

Property becomes unclaimed or abandoned when there isn't owner activity on the account for a period of one to five years (depending upon the type of property) and is reportable to the Department of Revenue (DOR) if the holder of the asset does not make contact with the owner as a result of due diligence.

The Unclaimed Property law was enacted in 1970 to enable Wisconsin residents to search in one place for missing funds. After one to five years of inactivity, Wisconsin businesses are required to turn over all unclaimed money, stock, and safe deposit box contents to the Department of Revenue.

Wisconsin provides for two very significant unclaimed property exemptions: there is no requirement to report unclaimed property generated between two businesses (the business-to-business exemption) or report gift cards, stored-value cards, or loyalty cards.

How to Claim Unclaimed Property in Wisconsin - YouTube YouTube Start of suggested clip End of suggested clip You can include up to 20 properties per claim. Once you've added all your properties. Click on theMoreYou can include up to 20 properties per claim. Once you've added all your properties. Click on the claim button and follow the prompts. Once you've completed the claim you'll receive a confirmation.

Under that state law, landlords may dispose of items however they want to ? without hiring a mover ? if a lease specifies that landlords won't store left-behind items. There is one exception: prescription medication and equipment. A landlord must hold those items for seven days and return them at a tenant's request.