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How to claim back money that is legally yours.
You can make a claim for money that is legally yours.
What you need to know if your business operates in NSW.
How your business can send unclaimed money to us.
The documents you must provide to make a claim.
Lodgements of unclaimed money must be paid using electronic payment methods.
Payment by cheque may result in significant delays and should be avoided.
If you have unclaimed money to send to us, follow this step-by-step guide and use our online tools and instructions to help you complete the process.
To send us unclaimed money, you must first create a ‘return file’ in .csv or .txt format, with all the relevant information.
You’re required to keep a record of the unclaimed money return for six years, to help us verify a request from the account holder if they make a claim on the money.
If this is your first lodgement, you'll need to register to send us unclaimed money.
When your return file is ready and you’re registered, you can to lodge the unclaimed money.
When you’ve submitted your return file, we’ll email you confirmation of lodgement and give you a payment reference number.
When you receive this notice, make your payment within seven days using one of the following options.
Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)
BSB number | 032-001 |
Account number | 205573 |
Account name | OSR EPS Tax Remitting Account |
Payment reference | Insert payment reference number |
Pay by BPAY, Internet or phone banking
Biller Code | 3384 |
Reference | Insert payment reference number |
If you can't pay using one of these options, call 1300 366 016 Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.00pm (interstate callers: 02 7808 6902), or send us an email.
The return must list all items of unclaimed money and include details as required in the Return Specifications.
This includes the following information for each item of unclaimed money
The information in the return must be accurate and sufficiently complete for the details to be published and claimants identified.
Penalty and interest may apply if you fail to lodge your return on time.
Type of unclaimed money | Date | Legislation |
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Money held for at least 6 years on 30 June | 31 October | Unclaimed Money Act 1995 |
Money held for at least 2 years on 30 June | 1 January | Property, Stock and Business Agents Act 2002 |
Money held for any length of time in a trust account of a legal firm | Anytime | Legal Profession Act |
NSW public sector superannuation benefits held up to 30 June of the same year | 1 November | Superannuation Benefits (No minimum amount) You may need to lodge two returns a year. |
NSW public sector superannuation benefits held up to 31 December of the previous year | 1 May |
If you have unclaimed money that you need to send to us earlier than the legislated time, you must send an email addressed to the Chief Commissioner with your request.
Your request must include