**This blog was published prior to the Abacus Intel corporate name change in Q1 of 2026.
Once 1099-Rs are mailed, many pension administrators assume the hardest part of tax season is over. But for plans receiving stacks of returned envelopes, the real lesson is just beginning. Returned mail is more than an inconvenience, it’s a signal of deeper data integrity issues that can impact costs, compliance, and participant trust year-round
The Cost of Inaccurate Addresses
When addresses aren’t verified before mailing, pension plans frequently experience:
- Postage overpayments from sending multiple mailings to incorrect locations
- Returned mail that increases administrative workload
- Delays for participants who rely on timely tax documents
Turning Returned Mail into Action
LifeVerify locates missing or unresponsive participants and beneficiaries delivering accurate, up-to-date address information. We use advanced techniques for swift and accurate communication, ensuring reliability and promptness in delivering up-to-date information.
Verify with Confidence
As a leading provider of innovative pension risk-management solutions, Abacus Intel is trusted by state, county, municipal, and multi-employer Taft-Hartley plans across the United States. Our experts identify mortality events across the U.S. with 99% verified accuracy, delivering timely, audit-ready data every day. In addition to mortality verification, we provide comprehensive location and beneficiary research; all at an average cost 25% lower than other providers.
Contact Abacus Intel at info@abacusintel.com or request a demo to ensure your 1099-R mailings are accurate, efficient, and cost-effective.