Tax Tip 2019-174: Here’s what tax preparers need to know about a data security plan
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Issue Number: Tax Tip 2019-174Here’s what tax preparers need to know about a data security plan With the tax filing season just weeks away, tax professionals who have a data security plan should review it for updates. Those who don’t have a plan should create one and use the information below to get started. Having a written data security plan isn’t just a good idea, it’s federal law. Identity thieves target tax professionals because of the client data they have on hand. Thieves use stolen data from tax preparers to create fake returns that can be harder for the IRS to detect. Getting started on a plan To get started on a data security plan, tax pros should review Publication 4557, Safeguarding Taxpayer Data. This publication helps preparers to:
Plan Requirements These items are required when writing and following a data security plan:
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