IRS Plans W2 Change to Fight Identity Theft
The Internal Revenue Service has proposed modifying how a taxpayer’s Social Security Number is displayed on the Form W-2 in an effort to further head off identity theft.…
Irma Disaster Relief Expanded to All of Georgia
The Internal Revenue Service’s package of extended deadlines and other relief measures for victims of Hurricane Irma has now been expanded to affected taxpayers in the entire state of Georgia.…
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Audit Finds Majority of IRS Computer Hardware Obsolete
A new audit finds the Internal Revenue Service is losing the technology race. Carried out by the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA), the audit found that some 64 percent of the agency’s computer hardware is still on the job despite being beyond its useful life.…
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Life after Data Theft: Steps for Tax Pros
With the recent news of a major hack against the credit report giant Equifax, it should be clear that the one rule that’s still valid in the tech field is, “it can happen to anybody.”…
IRS e-Services Launch Delayed
The Internal Revenue Service says its transition to a new e-Services platform is taking longer than they expected. This means the ability to submit new or change existing applications to access the IRS tools will remain offline for “several more days.”…
Equifax Data Breach
Criminals stole the financial information of around 143 million people from Equifax, a credit reporting agency. According to the Federal Trade Commission, the Equifax data breach included “names, Social Security numbers, birth dates, addresses, and, in some instances, driver’s license numbers,” as well as 209,000 credit card records and 182,000 dispute documents.…
IRS Announces Relief for Hurricane Irma Victims
The Internal Revenue Service has extended relief measures to victims of Hurricane Irma, similar to the relief offered for Hurricane Harvey.This includes an additional filing extension for taxpayers…
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Drake Tax Earns High Marks in NATP and JoA Surveys
Every year, major publications survey readers to determine how various tax preparation software providers performed during tax season. These surveys are noted for helping tax professionals choose a…
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New Idea Would Fight Tax-Related Identity Theft
A new tactic in the fight against tax-related identity theft is being floated among congressional staffers these days. Accounting Today reports that tax experts Roger Harris, president of Padgett…
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W-2 Email Scam Still “In the Wild”
It’s called a BEC, for Business Email Compromise, and it’s one of the most dangerous phishing email schemes trending nationwide from a tax administration perspective.…
