Oklahoma Society of CPAs – Tulsa Chapter

April 21, 2016

IRS Resources

Identity Theft Resources:

Identity Protection: Prevention, Detection and Victim Assistance

Tax Preparer Guide to Identity Theft

Safeguarding Taxpayer Data – A Guide for your Business

Instructions for Requesting Copy of Fraudulent Returns

IRS Statement on IP PIN

Retrieve Your Lost or Misplaced IP PIN

Understanding Your CP01A Notice

Form 14039 - Identity Theft Affidavit

Report Phishing and Online Scams

Report Phishing via email:

Treasury Inspector General Administration (TIGTA)

Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

Identity Protection Specialized Unit Toll Free Number: 800-908-4490

FBAR Form 114 Resources:

IRS FBAR Reference Guide

BSA Electronic Filing Requirements For Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FinCEN Report 114)

Reporting of Foreign Financial Accounts on the Electronic FBAR Webinar

Telephone Numbers for FBAR and Title 31 Help

866-270-0733 for callers within the U.S. (toll-free)

313-234-6146 for callers outside the U.S. (not toll-free)

Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Eastern time.

An IRS employee will respond to messages left after-hours.

Form 8938 Reporting Specified Foreign Financial Assets Resources (FACTA) Resources:

Form 8938 - Statement of Specified Foreign Financial Assets

Summary of Key FATCA Provisions

IRS Releases Guidance on Foreign Financial Asset Reporting

Comparison of Form 8938 and FBAR Requirements

Basic Questions and Answers on Form 8938

e-Services Online Tools for Tax Professionals Resources:

e-Help Desk – 866-255-0654

IRS Transcript For Your Clients:

For Your Clients - Need a Tax Return Transcript? Call — 1-800-908-9946 and follow the voice prompts.

Oklahoma Society of CPAs – Tulsa Chapter

April 21, 2016

IRS Resources

Miscellaneous Resources:

Oklahoma Practitioner Directory

IRS Seeks Applications for Information Reporting Program Advisory Committee (IRPAC)

Form 12339-B - Information Reporting Program Advisory Committee Membership Application

IRS Offers New Cash Payment Option

Form 2848 - Power of Attorney and Declaration of Representative

Form 2848 Instructions

Form 8821 - Tax Information Authorization

Form 8821 Instructions

Returning Erroneous Refunds to the IRS

Form 14157 - Complaint: Tax Return Preparer

Form 14157-A - Tax Return Preparer Fraud or Misconduct Affidavit

Online Ordering for Information Returns and Employer Returns

Order Information Returns by phone, Call the IRS at: 1-800-829-3676

Where to File Paper Tax Returns - With or Without a Payment

Information Reporting Program – 866-455-7438

Returning an Erroneous Refund – Paper Check or Direct Deposit

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