Frequently Asked Questions
  1. What time period does Group I include?

  2. Can I still opt-in to the Group I program?

  3. Can I still claim entities on the unmatched entities list?

  4. I have received a check from the program, and the check stub states that the check represents a portion of the previously-held reserve. What is the reserve, and what about the balance of the reserve?

  5. I lost my check, how can I get a new one?

  6. Will I be receiving an IRS Form 1099?


What time period does Group I include?

Group I includes physical and digital product distributed in the United States of America with a release date in the year 2006 or earlier, regardless of when distributed.

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Can I still opt-in to the Group I program?

No, the deadline has passed. However, publishers who registered to participate in Group II have until March 4, 2011 to return their Opt-In Forms to the Group II Program Administrator.

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Can I still claim entities on the unmatched entities list?

The deadline for making claims to unmatched entities has passed.

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I have received a check from the program, and the check stub states that the check represents a portion of the previously-held reserve. What is the reserve, and what about the balance of the reserve?

Under the MOU, the Program Administrator is authorized to establish reasonable reserves from the Program. The Program Administrator authorized the release of 99.33% of the Group I funds and will continue to hold 0.67% of the reserve until the he deems it no longer necessary to maintain the reserve.

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I lost my check, how can I get a new one?

If you need to have your check re-issued for any reason, you must contact the Program Administrator in writing at the below address to request a stop payment and/or check re-issue.

The Harry Fox Agency, Inc.
Program Administrator
c/o The Garden City Group, Inc.
P.O. Box 9465
Dublin, OH 43017-4565

You may also send your request by fax to: 206-876-5201

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Will I be receiving an IRS Form 1099?

Yes. An IRS Form 1099 will be sent to you for monies received as part of this Program. Please retain IRS Form 1099s for tax reporting purposes. The tax treatment of all payments is your responsibility. The Program Administrator cannot provide individual tax advice. Accordingly, we suggest that you consult your tax advisor if you are uncertain about the tax treatment of these payments.

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