OSPS E-News ~ OSSSA Sponsors IRS, SSA June Training

Thu Mar 26 12:56:42 PDT 2009

OSPS is passing on this information from PERS-State Social Security
Administration 
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Oregon State Social Security Administration is pleased to sponsor this
years IRS/SSA Training on June 4 & 5.

The time to register is here! Attached you will find the Agenda and the
Registration Form.

As always please feel free to pass the registration information to
colleagues who work with Governmental entities, ie, CPA's, Professional
Leagues, Legal. However, keep in mind the training is limited to those
affiliated with Federal, State and Local Government entities.

New this year.....the training is two days instead of the one. You may
choose to attend one day or both. Please make sure you put an "X"in the
box for your preference when filling out the Registration Form. For
CPA's and other professionals associated with a governmental employer
please indicate which employer you are affiliated with.

Now for some basics.........Registration and Seminar details

Cost - FREE

CPE's - YES

When- Thursday, June 4 ..... 8:30 to 4:30
              Friday, June 5 ......... 8:30 to 4:30

Where- GSA/BPA Building                                        
              905 NE 11th Ave.
              Portland OR 97232

For those of you that have not attended a training at this facility a
map is attached.

Why GSA/BPA Building- Facility is free and the auditorium holds 502. As
we know, the IRS specialists time for training has been cut
tremendously. Therefore this facility makes the most of their time. 

Building entrance- East side of building off of 11th Ave

Parking- Several options ..... best long term is directly across from
entrance. See the attached map for details.

Transportation - Easy access to the MAX for ease to lodging and airport

Important Security Information about the facility

1) To gain access to the facility you must have a valid, state or
federally issued photo ID (driver's license or passport)

2) PLEASE PLAN TO ARRIVE EARLY (For those of you who experienced last
May's training you now understand why. Over 300 attended and those
arriving just before 8:00 got to stand in line for a good half an hour
or more to get through security).

You'll be.....
Signing in
Security screening.....removing shoes, belts and jackets, emptying
pockets, passing handbags and other carried items through the x-ray
Entering at the same time employees of the building are entering
Going to the far end of the building and 
Maneuvering the coffee cart detour and
for the women making that last stop in the two or three stall restroom
before
hitting the sign in sheets and picking up your name tag
Whew.....you're now ready to sit down and enjoy a day full of
stimulating IRS and SSA speak! 

And it just get's better..........LUNCH

There is a cafeteria in the building with an array of delectable
offerings. In addition Lloyd Center is only a few blocks away. See the
attachment.

Lodging

For those staying overnight there are a number of hotels. See the
attachment for a listing of nearby lodging.

Transportation

GSA/BPA is on the Max line. See attachment for website.
And if coming by Air, the Max runs to the airport.

REGISTRATION

Please complete attached registration and return appropriately. Please
make sure to note if interested in CPE's. You will need to sign in and
out on an additional sign in/out sheet at the seminar.

Confirmation of Registration

I will send a registration confirmation out weekly (Thursday afternoon).

AGENDA 
(ALSO ATTACHED)

Thursday - June 4th

8:30 - 8:45        Introduction by Karen Park, Oregon State Social
Security Coordinator

8:45 - 10:00      Forms 1099 & Independent Contractor Determinations,
Clark Fletcher, IRS FSLG Specialist

10:00 - 10:15    Break

10:15 - 11:30    Independent Contractor Determinations, Clark Fletcher,
IRS FSLG Specialist

11:30 - 12:30    Lunch

12:30 - 2:00      Firefighters & Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief
Tax (HEART) Act, Clark Fletcher, IRS FSLG Specialist

2:00 - 2:30        Break

2:30 - 3:30        Elected and Appointed Officials (did you take the
Elective Position exclusion on your 218 Mod?), Clark Fletcher

3:30 - 4:30        Internal Revenue Code 3402(t) - Mandatory Withholding
on government payments, Clark Fletcher

Friday - June 5th

8:30 - 8:45        Introduction by Karen Park, Oregon State Social
Security Coordinator

8:45 - 10:00      Forms W-2 Filing and Corrections, Tim Beard, Employer
Services Liaison Officer 

10:00 - 10:15    Break

10:15 - 11:30    Employment Tax Return Corrections - Form 941X, Clark
Fletcher

11:30 - 12:30    Lunch

12:30 - 2:00      Fringe Benefits, Clark Fletcher

2:00 - 2:15        Break

2:15 - 4:30        Fringe Benefits, Clark Fletcher

Have a great evening! 

Hope to see you in June!

Karen Park
Oregon State Social Security Coordinator
Oregon PERS
503 603-7633
karen.park at state.or.us

SL2

Please note my office hours are Monday thru Thursday 6 am to 4:30 pm

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