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August 14, 2009

Editor's Note How can you position yourself to be a victim of identity theft? We hope you don't really want to do this, but you can take a look at our checklist and see if you or your clients are doing any of these things now. We are also sharing with you several ways in which you can combat identity theft. Feel free to share these ideas with your family, friends, and clients. As always, we appreciate your comments and suggestions. Best wishes, Gail Perry, CPA Managing Editor editor@accountingweb.com Archives Visit AccountingWEB's complete archives, and current quiz by following the links below: E-Newsletters, Supplements, and Audio Features This week's CPA review quiz

Featured links How to get started with Paperless Tax Preparation Theft Losses on Business and Individual Tax Returns – CCH Audio Seminar 8/18 Need a Website? We Specialize in Building CPA Firm Sites Everything in this e-newsletter is created with your needs in mind, assisting you with information and choices for your accounting life. How to ensure you’re an ID theft victim Research shows that it’s not necessarily the uneducated or the lonely, gullible senior citizens who fall for financial scams. If you're bent on being a victim, here's how to get started.more >> Are college students putting their parents at risk for identity theft? College students are indifferent when it comes to their personal security. That's among the findings of a new Campus Security Survey of 1,000 college students which found most co-eds routinely turn a blind eye to a variety of common-sense safety precautions. more >> When it comes to your credit report, there's no time for slacking off Your credit report - and therefore your credit score - can open many doors. Or… it can slam them shut. Those doors not only determine how much interest you pay when you borrow money, but can also determine where you live, where you work, and how much you pay for insurance.more >> Take your Tax Practice Paperless with 1040Scan Lite™ 1040Scan Lite™ is a tax productivity tool that works with any tax software application to reduce the time spent organizing source documents while allowing you to prepare and review your tax returns in a truly paperless environment. 75% of the return prepared for 30% of the cost of full outsourcing Assign and track your returns in a paperless workflow SAVE UP TO 30% IN AUGUST – Learn More. Credit card fraud versus true identity theft, the difference is night and day I’m going to tell you a little story about an individual who had an experience that afterwards; you can determine whether it was credit card fraud or identity theft. more >> IRS warns of new identity theft scam Consumers are encouraged to avoid identity theft scams that use the IRS name, logo, or Web site in an attempt to convince taxpayers that the scam is a genuine communication from the IRS. Scammers may use other federal agency names, such as the U.S. Department of the Treasury. more >> Upcoming CCH Audio Seminars Earn CPE Credit - Train your Staff CCH's live, two-hour interactive audio seminars require nothing more than a telephone connection. One low fee covers an unlimited number of listeners. Support materials are included. Earn CPE while you learn. FEATURED AUDIO SEMINAR: How to Handle Theft Losses on Partnership, S Corporation, and Trust Returns Due September 15 and Individual Returns Due October 15  -  Aug. 18 Raise your credit score legitimately Bad credit is not necessarily the end of the story for you when it comes to making a major purchase… at least, not if you start early to do something about it. more >> ID theft: Do I really need to worry? The Federal Trade Commission says identity theft is the largest consumer complaint in the country. In 2007, 32 percent, or about 258,000 consumer complaints filed with the FTC involved identity theft.more >> Need a Website? We Specialize in Building CPA Firm Sites Do you still have doubts about the value of a website? On our websites you can securely store clients' files for 24-hour portal access. We write newsletters that can be automatically emailed to your clients. We have over 100 interactive calculators and all sorts of helpful tax info that will impress your prospects and individual and business clients! Click here to try it free. Advertise in Our E-Newsletters AccountingWEB offers many E-Mail and Site advertising opportunities. To request a Media Pack, Editorial Calendar, and/or Discount Package: Contact Diane Williams, Sales Manager 866-688-1678 x 17 or e-mail dwilliams@accountingweb.com

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