The IRS and Security Summit partners issued a warning to tax professionals about phishing emails and other cyber threats targeting sensitive taxpayer data. This follows the second installment of the Protect Your Clients; Protect Yourself series, a collaborative initiative between the IRS, tax professionals, state agencies, and industry partners. The guidance emphasizes recognizing phishing tactics such as spear phishing, clone phishing, and whaling, which often involve deceptive emails or texts designed to steal personal information. Tax professionals are urged to implement the Security Six protections: anti-virus software, firewalls, multi-factor authentication, data backups, encryption, and virtual private networks. Warning signs include suspicious email addresses, urgent requests for sensitive information, and unexpected attachments. Victims of cyber incidents are advised to contact their IRS Stakeholder Liaison and report breaches through the Federation of Tax Administrators’ data breach portal.
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