Free Disaster Recovery Guide offered


Written by Phil on April 27, 2010 in Business Continuity, disaster preparedness.

Residents and business owners affected by storms and flooding face major challenges in recovering from their losses. The New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants has prepared a Disaster Recovery Guide in hopes of providing at least a measure of assistance for those in crisis.

The objective is:

  • To help individuals and families with replacing lost or damaged personal documents so they can begin the process of putting their lives back in order.
  • To assist businesses with the process of recouping some of their losses.

The Guide is designed to assist disaster victims with many of the details involved in the recovery process, including documenting losses for tax and insurance purposes, and replacing personal identification papers. The guide includes Internal Revenue Service forms and publications for use in filing casualty loss claims, instructions for replacing personal documents, such as birth certificates, drivers’ licenses and Social Security cards, and tips on documenting damage and losses for insurance claims.

Topics covered include:

  • Replacing Personal Documents
  • Documenting Damage and Losses for Insurance Claims
  • Tax Implications (New Jersey and Federal)
  • Tips for Avoiding Disaster-Related Fraud
  • Help Cover Your Losses by Amending Your Tax Return
  • Creating a Decision-Free Financial Zone During Times of Crisis
  • Free Financial and Tax Assistance for Those in Crisis

The Disaster Recovery Guide is available online at www.MoneyMattersNJ.com/recovery, or a printed copy can be requested by calling 973-226-4494, ext. 246, or emailing communications@njscpa.org.

The New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants, with more than 15,500 members, represents the interests of the accounting profession and advances the financial well-being of the people of New Jersey. The NJSCPA supports the profession by providing members with educational resources, access to shared knowledge and a continuing effort to create and expand professional opportunities.

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