The IRS is hosting a webinar on Protecting clients and yourself from Data Theft highlighting:
 
•         Security Summit initiatives for Fiscal Year 2017, including enhancing tax professional awareness of client data safeguards
•           Increase awareness of legal requirements and best practices to better protect taxpayer information
•           Learn more about emerging scams from our Criminal Investigation expert
•           Outline steps tax professionals should take if they suffer a loss of taxpayer data
•           Plus opening remarks from IRS Commissioner John Koskinen and a live Q&A with IRS subject matter experts
 
The webinar will be held Wednesday, August 17, 2016 from 1:00 – 2:30 pm EDT and staff can register through the link below.
 
Topic:           Protect Your Clients; Protect Yourself from Data Theft
Registration: https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/445/16248
Date:            Wednesday August 17, 2016
Time:            1:00 p.m. Eastern
CPE:            Earn 1 CE Credit – Category:  Federal Tax
 
PTIN Holders: In order to get your CE reported to the IRS, ensure that your first name, last name and PTIN match your account. Your PTIN must begin with the letter P followed by 8 numeric characters. If you incorrectly enter your name and PTIN, you may still receive a certificate but your credit will not be reported to the IRS.