In today’s digital age, cybersecurity is critical for businesses of all sizes and industries. Tax preparation businesses handle sensitive financial information, making them an attractive target for cybercriminals. As the digital landscape evolves, staying one step ahead of potential threats becomes an…
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Everything you need to know about cybersecurity investment tax credits
Cybersecurity is a top priority for all types of businesses. For tax professionals, the increasing threat of cyberattacks means that protecting your clients’ sensitive information has never been more important. However, investing in cybersecurity measures can be expensive. Fortunately, the government offers…
Beware of Malware
As tax preparers and keepers of important information, there’s a lot to be vigilant about during tax season. Fraudsters, phishing scams, and identity theft all top the list. Here’s another thing to be wary of: Malware. Malware is designed to gain access…
Tax Firm Cybersecurity Checklist
Is your tax firm cybersecure? Are you following the best practices to ensure that your business and client information is protected? Cybercriminals are on the prowl. No matter what the IRS and other tax software companies do, they are always trying to…
Critical Security Best Practices
The IRS recently released a new “Taxes-Security-Together” Checklist with their Security Summit partners. The list is to help tax professionals review critical security steps to ensure they are fully protecting their computers and email as well as safeguarding sensitive taxpayer data. Although…
Top Tax Scams this Tax Season
The IRS just completed its compilation of this year’s “Dirty Dozen Tax Scams” – a list they put out each year that contains the worst of the worst. Tax scams are still a big problem despite the extra precautions the IRS has…
Don’t Let Your Clients Get Phished. Educate Them
‘Tis the season for IRS letters – and they send them by the millions. What the IRS doesn’t do is call, text, or email taxpayers demanding payment or financial information. Unfortunately, many taxpayers don’t know that. When faced with threatening and urgent…
Tax Scams Abound This Tax Season – Tips to Stay Incident Free
Tax season is officially here! In addition to the start of the season, this week is Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week. Despite all of the safeguards the IRS has put in place to stop cybercriminals, it’s still our duty as tax preparers…