Today, tax preparers operate within an increasingly complex and perilous cybersecurity context. These challenges not only threaten the integrity of your practice, but also put your clients' financial well-being at risk. At Drake Software®, we recognize the gravity of these threats and are committed to providing you with the knowledge and tools necessary to fortify your practices. As we delve into this topic, we will examine prevalent threats, share foundational best practices, and outline critical strategies to help you implement a digital shield around your business.…

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We’re not trying to be alarming, but if you’ve got a small business, there’s someone looking over your shoulder—and we’re not talking about the government.…

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Drake Software and Right Networks are collaborating on this three-part series highlighting different software solutions available to tax professionals. In part two, we look at how cloud application hosting handles data security.…

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Every year, the Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee (ETAAC) sends a report to Congress that includes recommendations for improving tax administration.…

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Let’s face it, passwords are becoming a problem. Following best practices for data security means creating unique passwords for all computers, networks, and online accounts.…

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The Internal Revenue Service and its Security Summit partners routinely raise awareness about data security issues threatening the financial health of taxpayers. Unsurprisingly, they’re not the only agency trying to protect you from con artists.…

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The Internal Revenue Service has followed through on its promise to add digital signature capability to more tax forms, enabling an additional six forms to use the feature.…

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More and more, tax professionals are relying on working remotely, also known as teleworking, in order to stay connected with clients and remain productive.…

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Many states are rolling back reopening plans, and the looming flu season could present additional complications. That’s why the Internal Revenue Service and Security Summit partners are developing a five-week data security campaign that focuses on remote work.…

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The IRS is joining with its Security Summit task force to warn tax professionals about the continuing threat posed by phishing emails to their data security efforts.…

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