Unclaimed Property MONEY MATCH Program reunites over $3 million to Delaware Taxpayers
Department of Finance | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 9, 2021
New, Sensible Approach Uses Technology to Identify Unclaimed Property Owners Based on Recent Tax Filings The State’s new MONEY MATCH program will automatically return lost money to Delaware taxpayers without the usual need to file a claim or gather paperwork, Delaware State Escheator, Brenda Mayrack announced today. Delaware is mailing checks to more than […]
Unclaimed Property Holder Reporting Update
Department of Finance | Date Posted: Thursday, January 28, 2021
The State of Delaware is in the process of transitioning its banking services to J.P. Morgan Chase (JPMC), and the Office of Unclaimed Property (OUP) is one of the first agencies to participate in this transition. Holders of unclaimed property should be aware that wire and ACH payment instructions have changed in advance of the […]
Delaware’s Tax Season Starts February 12, 2021
Department of Finance | Division of Revenue | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Delaware’s Division of Revenue will begin processing 2020 individual income tax returns on Friday, February 12, 2021. Delaware opens its filing season in tandem with the IRS, who have been delayed this year due to programming required in administering economic impact payments. Taxpayers may still file in advance of this date, and returns will be […]
Governor Carney Releases Government Efficiency and Accountability Review (GEAR) Board Report
Department of Finance | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of Management and Budget | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, December 10, 2020
Fourth annual report highlights State accomplishments WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday released the fourth annual report of the Government Efficiency and Accountability Review (GEAR) Board. Governor Carney established GEAR by Executive Order in February of 2017 in order to identify ways for state government to operate more efficiently, improve the delivery of state services, and provide […]
Electronic Tax Filing Requirements for Businesses
Department of Finance | Division of Revenue | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, November 18, 2020
Beginning in January 2021, the Delaware Division of Revenue (DOR) will require certain business tax returns, including most gross receipts tax, excise tax, and withholding tax forms, to be filed electronically. Payments for these taxes must also be made electronically. The list of affected business taxes has been included in DOR’s latest Technical Information […]
