IRS Security Summit Campaign

The IRS Security Summit has released a summer campaign to combat tax-related identity theft. The campaign is intended to raise awareness about data security.

The “Boost Security Immunity: Fighting Against Identity Theft” outreach will identify actions tax professionals can take to protect client data from theft and thwart identity theft. Recommendations include

• Using multi-factor authentication to protect software accounts
• Sign up clients for Identity Protection PINs from the IRS
• Help fight unemployment compensation fraud
• Avoid spear phishing scams
• Know the signs of identity theft

All businesses, particularly tax-related businesses, should implement best practices to combat data theft issues.