Issue Number: 2016-30
Inside This Issue
1. Aug. 17 Webinar: Protect your Clients, Protect Yourself from Data Theft
2. Three 2016 IRS Nationwide Tax Forums Coming in August and September
3. YouTube: Reminders for Extension Filers
1. Aug. 17 Webinar: Protect your Clients, Protect Yourself from Data Theft
Leaders from the IRS, state tax agencies and the tax preparation community recently urged tax professionals to be proactive in the fight against identity theft and launched an expanded awareness campaign, Protect Your Clients; Protect Yourself, that will provide computer security tips and other information leading into the 2017 tax filing season.
As part of this effort, IRS invites tax professionals to participate in a free 1.5-hour webinar, Protect your Clients; Protect Yourself from Data Theft, on Aug. 17 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern.
You can register for the webinar now.
Topics include:
- Security Summit initiatives for FY 2017, including enhancing tax professional awareness of client data safeguards
- Legal requirements and best practices to better protect taxpayer information
- Emerging scams, as outlined by our Criminal Investigation expert
- Steps tax professionals should take if they suffer a loss of taxpayer data
- Opening remarks from IRS Commissioner John Koskinen and a live Q&A with IRS subject matter experts
Earn one continuing education credit in the category of federal tax.
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2. Three 2016 IRS Nationwide Tax Forums Coming in August and September
Tax professionals have three more opportunities to take part in the 2016 IRS Nationwide Tax Forums this summer. The Tax Forums offer three full days of seminars with the latest word from IRS leadership and experts in the fields of tax law, compliance and ethics. Attendees can earn up to 19 continuing professional education credits.
Tax professionals can register for these three remaining forums:
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WASHINGTON, DC
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Gaylord National Hotel and Convention Center
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August 23 - 25
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ORLANDO, FL
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Hyatt Regency Orlando
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August 30 - September 1
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SAN DIEGO, CA
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Town & Country Resort and Convention Center
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September 13 - 15
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3. YouTube: Reminders for Extension Filers
A new IRS YouTube video has a few things to keep in mind, if your client is an extension filer.
Watch this and other videos on the IRS YouTube Channel
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