Taxpayers Urged to Prepare as Hurricane Irma Threatens East Coast
September is National Preparedness Month and the
"As we saw with the destructive tornado in
National Preparedness Month is managed and sponsored by the
* Create Electronic Copies of Key Documents: Make duplicate sets of key documents, including bank statements, tax returns, identifications and insurance policies and keep them in a safe place, such as a waterproof container away from the original set. Many financial institutions provide statements and documents electronically, and much financial information is available on the internet. Paper documents can be scanned into an electronic format so taxpayers can download them to a storage device such as an external hard drive or USB flash drive, burn them to a CD or DVD or store them in the cloud.
* Document Valuables: Photograph or videotape the contents of any home, especially items of higher value to make it easier to quickly claim any available insurance and tax benefits after a disaster strikes. The
* Check on Fiduciary Bonds: Employers who use payroll service providers should ask the provider if it has a fiduciary bond in place. The bond could protect the employer in the event of default by the payroll service provider.
* Update Emergency Plans: Review emergency plans annually, since situations change over time as do preparedness needs. When employers hire new employees or when a company or organization changes functions, plans should be updated accordingly and employees should be informed of the changes. Make plans ahead of time and be sure to practice them.
In the event of a federally-declared disaster, taxpayers can call 866-562-5227 to speak with an
For more information about National Preparedness Month, visit Ready.gov/September.
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