TAGLine for Week 42 of 2011

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1. TIAG FALL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 

The TIAG Fall International Conference is October 24-26, 2011 at the Sofitel Rio de Janeiro Copacabana in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. TIAG conferences feature talented speakers, excellent networking opportunities, and “magical” tours and evening events. We have a great conference planned for Rio, and hope you can attend. Click here for conference details and to register.

HOTEL INFORMATION: Click here for important hotel information including: available rooms at the conference hotel and other hotels nearby. 

VISA INFORMATION: Click here for important information about Brazilian Visas, which can take 2 to 3 weeks to process.

2. TAG FOUNDATION CONTRIBUTIONS

TIAG is a significant part of the international accounting community, with the capacity and desire to help in global times of need. 

With advice and counsel from a committee of advisors and from members in affected areas of the world, TAG Foundation funds, contributed by The Appleton Group, Inc. and by members of TIAG and TAGLaw, have and with your help, will continue to provide aid to local charities around the world, most often in response to natural or other disasters. Please consider making contribution to the TAG Foundation, so that the Foundation's help and your generosity will be of immediate help when a disaster or crisis occurs. 

Learn how you and/or your firm can contribute at tagfoundation.tiagnet.com. 

The TAG Foundation has been approved as exempt from taxation under §501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code and contributions are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law.

A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.

3. TIAG MEMBER GUIDE & FAQS

TIAG Member Guide

We have created a Member Guide, which details many of the programs available to TIAG members. The guide is an interactive presentation and allows members to visit specific areas of the TIAG website to access the materials and content discussed. Click here to access the TIAG Member Guide or sign in to the TAGLaw website and click “Member Guide” under the “Resource Center” menu.

TIAG Member FAQs

Have you ever had a question about TIAG and needed answer quickly? Click here to access the list of FAQs for TIAG members or sign in to the TIAG website and click “TIAG Member FAQs” under the “Resource Center” menu. If you have a question that is not shown, you can submit a question to the TIAG staff for consideration. 

Note: To access these resources will need your firm’s TIAG website user name and password. If you do not have your user name and password, please email helpdesk@tiagnet.com. 

4. DOING BUSINESS GUIDES

TIAG and TAGLaw Doing Business Guides contain valuable information for individuals and companies conducting business in different markets throughout the world. We continue to receive these helpful Guides from TIAG and TAGLaw member firms and encourage you to submit one for your jurisdiction. The collection of Guides is located in the public News & Resources sections of the TIAG and TAGLaw websites, providing easy access for members, clients and prospective clients. The latest addition is an updated Doing Business Guide for Austria, submitted together by TIAG member INTERCURA Treuhand-und Revisionsgesellschaft m.b.H. and TAGLaw member Preslmayr Rechtsanwälte. Congratulations to our TIAG and TAGLaw members in Austria on this innovative collaboration.

For more information ahout how your firm can create a Doing Business Guide, please contact Ken Mayers at kmayers@tiagnet.com.

5. TIAG MAILING EMAIL DISTRIBUTION LISTS

Did you know that you can send emails to your fellow TIAG members based on their geographic region or specialty group affiliation? TIAG mailing lists are useful for requesting assistance, referring work, or gaining attention for your firm. Click here to view the mailing lists. 

Note: To access the mailing lists you will need your firm’s TIAG website user name and password. If you do not have your user name and password, please email helpdesk@tiagnet.com. 

6. EXCLUSIVE TIAG DISCOUNT ON UPCOMING CCH SEMINARS

TIAG and TAG Academy have joined with CCH to bring you a 20% discount exclusively for TIAG members on several CCH seminars. We hope you will consider these offerings and pass them along to members of your firm. 

Calendar of Discounted Events for TIAG Members

Click here to view a calendar of CCH seminar programs that are available with the exclusive TIAG member discount.

7. TIAG LINKEDIN GROUPS

TIAG Member’s LinkedIn Group Grows to Over 100 Members!

By joining the TIAG LinkedIn groups you can connect with other TIAG members and grow the profile of your firm within the network. Join now by clicking the names of the groups below.

- TIAG Members Group

- TAG Tax Specialty Group

- TIAG Latin America (TIAG América Latina)

Why Join TAGLaw LinkedIn Groups?

Active participation in the group will strengthen your existing TIAG relationships and help you create new ones. The group will provide a platform for regular interaction with your TIAG colleagues. Other benefits include:

• Expanding your LinkedIn Connections by connecting with other TIAG members;
• Participation in discussions in a private, non-competitive environment;
• Gaining exposure for your firm within the network; and
• Interaction and strengthening relationships with your fellow TIAG members.

8. FOLLOW TIAG ON TWITTER

Do you or your firm use Twitter? Follow TIAG on Twitter @TIAGnet!

Connect with TIAG and TAGLaw members on Twitter!

- TIAG Members on Twitter

- TAGLaw Members on Twitter

9. SPECIALTY GROUP POSTINGS

Send your Articles and Alerts to TIAG

We have created a mailbox exclusively for your news, articles and newsletters. Please add marketing@tiagnet.com to your news distribution list.

Join a Specialty Group

Click here for more information on Specialty Groups. If you are interested in joining a Specialty group contact Chris Cervellera at ccervellera@tiagnet.com. 

Tax       

- Boodle Hatfiled Private Client & Tax News - Winter 2011; Boodle Hatfield (London, England - TAGLaw) 

Regards,

The TIAG Team