From Shannon.BALL at oregon.gov Mon Apr 18 07:56:54 2016 From: Shannon.BALL at oregon.gov (BALL Shannon * DOR) Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2016 14:56:54 +0000 Subject: [Revenews] New Tax Scam Targeting Tax Professionals Message-ID: We know today is Tax Day and you probably don't have time to look at many emails, but the below message was sent out from the IRS Federation of Tax Administration on the evening of Friday April 15th that we want to share with you: Partners, In advance of the tax deadline, the Internal Revenue Service today warned tax professionals of a new emerging scam in which cybercriminals obtain remote control of preparers' computer systems, complete and file client tax returns and redirect refunds to thieves' accounts. Although the IRS knows of a handful of cases to date, this scam has potential to impact the filing of fraudulent returns in advance of the April tax deadline and is yet another example of tax professionals being targeted by identity theft criminals. The IRS urges all tax preparers to take the following steps: * Run a security "deep scan" to search for viruses and malware; * Strengthen passwords for both computer access and software access; make sure your password is a minimum of 8 digits (more is better) with a mix of numbers, letters and special characters; * Be alert for phishing scams: do not click on links or open attachments from unknown senders; * Educate all staff members about the dangers of phishing scams in the form of emails, texts and calls; * Review any software that your employees use to remotely access your network and/or your IT support vendor uses to remotely troubleshoot technical problems and support your systems. Remote access software is a potential target for bad actors to gain entry and take control of a machine. Tax professionals should review Publication 4557, Safeguarding Taxpayer Data, A Guide for Your Business, which provides a checklist to help safeguard taxpayer information and enhance office security. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Sophia.SAKOFF at oregon.gov Wed May 18 11:51:50 2016 From: Sophia.SAKOFF at oregon.gov (SAKOFF Sophia * DOR) Date: Wed, 18 May 2016 18:51:50 +0000 Subject: [Revenews] Tax Professional Liaison meeting May 27, 2016 Message-ID: <95D8684011E94741AA54445B557E234E01357405D8@WPORGEXCL02.ENTSS.OR.GOV> The first Tax Professional Liaison meeting of 2016 will be happening on Friday, May 27th from 9:00 - 11:00 in the Revenue Fishbowl meeting room. The agenda, location address, and parking information is available at www.oregon.gov/dor. Just click on the box for Tax Professionals and look for the link under "Liaison meetings". As usual, we have an amazing agenda lined up. You do not need to register to attend the meeting. The department does not certify CE credits for tax professionals; however, CE hours are offered by OATC and OSTC. Please speak with your association representative to receive your credit certificate. Of special note: The City of Salem has replaced many of the coin operated parking meters around the Capital Mall with "Parking Pay Stations". The pay stations are spread out between multiple parking spots and can accept coins as well as credit and debit cards. More information about the location of the pay stations, and where they have and have not been installed can be found at http://www.cityofsalem.net/Residents/ParkingServices/Pages/CapitolMallParkingMeters.aspx. Hope to see you on the 27th! Sophia Sakoff Forms and Publications Coordinator Senior Tax Auditor Oregon Department of Revenue M-F 6:30 - 3:00 Phone: 503-945-8291 Fax: 503-945-8649 sophia.sakoff at oregon.gov -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Lois.J.WILLIAMS at oregon.gov Fri May 27 13:52:20 2016 From: Lois.J.WILLIAMS at oregon.gov (WILLIAMS Lois J * DOR) Date: Fri, 27 May 2016 20:52:20 +0000 Subject: [Revenews] Dept of Revenue Rulemaking - Notice of Public Hearing (Prop Tax) and Temporary Rule (Marijuana) Message-ID: <2E7F918DE4427147BAEF5A9C6DC79356013CC2FDF9@WPORGEXCL02.ENTSS.OR.GOV> Please see attachment for information related to the Department of Revenue's upcoming public hearing on June 23rd, 2016 for administrative rulemaking relating to proposed property tax rules. Also attached is information relating to a recently filed temporary administrative rule pertaining to receipt requirements for marijuana retailers. Further information about the rule and its implementation date can be found at the department's marijuana tax program website: http://www.oregon.gov/DOR/programs/businesses/Pages/marijuana.aspx Draft rules and notices can be accessed on the department's website: http://www.oregon.gov/DOR/about/Pages/rules.aspx Please forward as you deem appropriate. Thank you. Lois Williams, Agency Rules Coordinator Oregon Department of Revenue Lois.J.Williams at oregon.gov 503-945-8029 971-301-1155 (cell) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: PropertyTax-Corrected_Notice_of_Proposed_Rulemaking_and_Statement_of_Need.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 163713 bytes Desc: PropertyTax-Corrected_Notice_of_Proposed_Rulemaking_and_Statement_of_Need.pdf URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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The sale of the tax credits will benefit the Oregon Production Investment Fund (OPIF). The minimum bid is $475 per certificate. The on-line auction will be held Monday, July 11, 2016 and ends Friday July 15, 2016. We would appreciate you getting the word out to any of your clients that may be interested. To find out more information, go to our website at: http://www.oregon.gov/dor/pages/auction.aspx Chantell Gutierrez Accounts Resolution Team Desk 503.945.8096 Cell 971.283.5214 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: