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<DIV>Two Items - June 22 IRS Webinar and the July OSSSA sponsored training seminar</DIV>
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<DIV>June 22 IRS Webinar</DIV>
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<DIV>For all those interested in the June 22 webinar please note the presentation will last an hour and for those who attend the entire presentation they will earn one CPE credit. Please see the following<BR><BR>
<P><STRONG>Meeting:</STRONG> The Examination Process for Employment Tax Returns<BR><STRONG>Date(s):</STRONG> June 22, 2011<BR><STRONG>Time:</STRONG> 2:00 p.m.<BR><STRONG>Location:</STRONG> Your home or office<BR><STRONG>Contact:</STRONG> IRS Live; E-mail: <A href="mailto:IRS.Live@irs.gov">IRS.Live@irs.gov</A><STRONG><BR>Event Information:</STRONG> This FREE broadcast is for:</P>
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<LI>Tax Professionals
<LI>Employers
<LI>Payroll Providers </LI></UL>
<P>Learn what to expect from an employment tax examination including information about:</P>
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<LI>The entire examination process
<LI>The statute of limitations
<LI>Examination results
<LI>Taxpayer and appeal rights
<LI>Settlement agreements and payment options </LI></UL>
<P>Earn Continuing Professional Education credit:</P>
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<LI>Enrolled agents receive one CPE credit for participating for a minimum of 50 minutes from the start of the broadcast.
<LI>Other tax professionals may receive credit if the broadcast meets their organization's or state's CPE requirements.
<LI>To receive credit, you must attend the broadcast on June 22, 2011.
<LI>Register for the broadcast using your email address and use the same email address to log in to attend. This will confirm your attendance and generate your Certificate of Completion.
<LI>Groups cannot register with one email address and then receive separate certificates. If certificates are needed, each person must register separately.
<LI>Only June 22, 2011 participants will receive credit. If you do not need a certificate to obtain CPE credit, you may choose to view the archived version of the broadcast.
<LI>Look for your Certificate of Completion by email approximately one week after the broadcast. If you have met all requirements, you will receive your certificate automatically. </LI></UL>
<P>To register for this session, visit the <A href="http://www.irs.gov/app/scripts/exit.jsp?dest=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.visualwebcaster.com%2FIRS%2F78923%2Freg.asp%3Fid%3D78923">Internal Revenue Service Webinar Registration Web site</A>.</P>
<P>If you experience difficulty viewing the event, please use the email option on the event page or call (866) 956-4770. The event will be archived for later viewing, approximately two weeks after the date of the event, on the <A href="http://www.irsvideos.gov/">IRS Video Portal</A>.<BR><STRONG>Sponsored by:</STRONG> IRS, Small Business Self-Employed Division</P>
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<P>OSSSA Sponsored IRS, SSA training</P>
<P>75% of you responding to the survey showed interest in having the training moved to July. The auditorium in the GSA/BPA facility has been reserved and we have the green light to proceed. You may register at <A href="http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CT3VX8P">http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CT3VX8P</A></P>
<P>The training is being held from 8:30 to 4:30 both days. Remember when we have a large group entry to the building can be lengthy. Please allow plenty of time to pass through security. You will need a picture ID such as a drivers license or passport.</P>
<P>If you haven't responded to the survey and hope to attend please weigh in on the items for discussion by going to <A href="http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/C5XK7PM">http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/C5XK7PM</A>. </P>
<P>The training is being held on July 19 & 20 in the auditorium at the GSA/BPA building located in Portland at </P>
<P>911 Federal Building</P>
<P>911 NE 11th Avenue</P>
<P>Portland, OR 97232</P>
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<P>There is a parking structure located on the east side of 11th directly across from the GSA/BPA building. A map, lodging and transportation is attached. Remember if you are planning to fly remember the Max runs from the airport and stops half a block from the GSA building.</P>
<P>Materials will be e-mailed a week or two prior to the seminar.</P>
<P>Hope to see you in July.</P>
<DIV><FONT face="Footlight MT Light" color=#6147c5 size=4><STRONG><FONT face="Brush Script MT" size=6>Karen Park<BR></FONT></STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face="Footlight MT Light" color=#6147c5 size=4><STRONG>Oregon State Social Security Coordinator</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face="Footlight MT Light" color=#6147c5>Please note my office hours are Monday thru Thursday 6 am to 4:30 pm</FONT></DIV>
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