SCACPA and the IRS: Partners in Disaster Preparedness
Contacts
| SCACPA Member Services Manager Maureen Taylor mtaylor@scacpa.org (803) 791-4181 ext. 105 |
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| Thomas (Tom) A. Sheaffer Senior Stakeholder Liaison IRS Small Business/Self Employed Division 1835 Assembly Street, MDP 26 Columbia, SC 29201 Office: 803-253-3031 FAX: 803-765-5055 thomas.a.sheaffer@irs.gov |
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As a result of recent natural disasters, many CPAs' clients and local communities have suffered significant losses. CPAs are in a unique position to serve the community should disaster strike our state.
In June 2010, SCACPA and the IRS entered into a formal partnership to provide volunteer training and on-site assistance in anticipation of a federally declared disaster. We will offer ongoing training and resources to SCACPA members. Trained volunteers will be asked to volunteer for at least one day in the event of a disaster; other special arrangements for transportation and housing will be made as the partnership evolves.
The seminar covered:
- FAQs for disaster victims
- Record reconstruction
- Ordering copies of transcripts or tax returns
- Assistance for individuals and businesses
- Most importantly: becoming an effective counselor during a disaster