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The Internal Revenue Service is reminding tax professionals to get their offices in order during these slower days before filing starts.…
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By most accounts, the Internal Revenue Service has made big advances in data security over just a few years ago.…
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If we gave out an award for the Word of the Year in 2017, it would have to be, “security.” It’s fair to say the last couple of years have been monumental in changing how Americans view the act of filing their income taxes. And it’s all been driven by security.…
Tax Season 2018 has finally arrived, with the IRS opening the gates to 1040 returns. Not to throw cold water on your enthusiasm, but what it means is, those cybercriminals we’ve been warning you about over the past months will now start playing for keeps.…
Read more about Security: Prepare for the Worst, Hope for the Best
With the beginning of the new income tax filing season just weeks away, the Internal Revenue Service is marshalling the home team to keep taxpayers and preparers safe from hackers and identity thieves.…
The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) is recommending tighter controls by the IRS on the computer equipment issued to employees – especially laptops. The Inspector General…
Read more about Audit Finding: IRS Needs to Keep Track of Laptops When Workers Leave
