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  • zeros
    Senior Member
    • Dec 2006
    • 921

    #1

    Privacy Statement for Client?

    Software automatically prepares a privacy statement for each client. Are we required to include this in the client's return?
  • Burke
    Senior Member
    • Jan 2008
    • 7068

    #2
    That is my understanding. I have always done so.

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    • zeros
      Senior Member
      • Dec 2006
      • 921

      #3
      Privacy Statement

      I have too but it would be one less piece of paper to print.

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      • BP.
        Senior Member
        • Oct 2005
        • 1750

        #4
        Originally posted by zeros
        Software automatically prepares a privacy statement for each client. Are we required to include this in the client's return?
        Search "Gramm Leach Bliley" for your privacy policy requirements. Statement doesn't necessarily have to go with the tax return, but must be provided annually. Easier to do right along with the return.

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        • Gretel
          Senior Member
          • Jun 2005
          • 4008

          #5
          Originally posted by BP.
          Search "Gramm Leach Bliley" for your privacy policy requirements. Statement doesn't necessarily have to go with the tax return, but must be provided annually. Easier to do right along with the return.
          Yes,I agree, the only exception being is if you are a CPA.

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          • ChEAr$
            Senior Member
            • Dec 2005
            • 3872

            #6
            Originally posted by Gretel
            Yes,I agree, the only exception being is if you are a CPA.
            What do you mean? Are CPA's exempt from the Gramm Bleach liley bill?
            ChEAr$,
            Harlan Lunsford, EA n LA

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            • Gretel
              Senior Member
              • Jun 2005
              • 4008

              #7
              This is what I heard. When it started they were not exempt but I think within a year they were exempted.

              http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Already+covered:+CPAs+exempt+from+Gramm-Leach-Bliley+Act's+privacy...-a0155477159
              Last edited by Gretel; 01-21-2011, 03:56 PM. Reason: add content

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