How the IRS protects taxpayers from tax-related identity theft

April 2, 20211 minute read

The Intuit® Tax Pro Center is continually focusing on content to protect your firm and clients from identity theft and other security issues.

Michael Beebe, director of Return Integrity and Compliance Services for the IRS, recently wrote “How the IRS Protects Taxpayers From Tax-Related Identity Theft,” an article on the many ways the IRS is helping protect taxpayers on tax-related identify theft.

We urge you to read the article, as well as check out the following articles on the Tax Pro Center:

Awareness of ID theft and cybersecurity precautions for tax professionals by Andrea Parness, CPA, CTC
Cybersecurity basics for the tax practice by Kevin Smith
Cybersecurity: A Critical Opportunity For Advisory Services by Cassidy Jakovickas, CPA

You can also peruse all of our articles on security and fraud at any time.

Editor’s note: This article was originally published on the Intuit Tax Pro Center.

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