More than two thirds of U.S. consumers are concerned about tax fraud and identity theft this year, according to a recent survey. Their fears are well-founded: More than one third reported having had their identity stolen in the past.
The burden of increased digitization of financial and general communication infrastructure is cybersecurity. While going paperless is faster, more efficient and more convenient for accountants, their clients, and everyone in between, security must remain a central consideration as firms go electronic. The IRS has issued several alerts about tax scams warning of a 400 percent surge in phishing and malware incidents this tax season, including a surge in W-2 phishing and TurboTax hacking attacks. Read Article: https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/tax-fraud-fears-on-the-rise-in-america Comments are closed.
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