Tax Related Identity Theft
Tax Related Identity Theft – Protecting Your Tax Data
The Internal Revenue Service issued a News Release this week reminding tax practitioners the importance of protecting your tax data against tax related identity theft. Because the number of data thefts reported by tax professionals to the IRS continued to climb., the IRS launched it’s sixth summer campaign. “Boost Security Immunity: Fighting Against Identity Theft” urges practitioners to boost security immunity.
Cybercriminals target tax professionals because they are custodians of highly sensitive client data. In addition to trying to steal client data, thieves may try to steal your identity as well, using your PTINs, EFINs and CAF numbers to file fraudulent returns or steal even more information.
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