Category Archives: tax returns

As Tax Day approaches, Microsoft warns accounting firms of targeted attacks

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Accountants are being warned to be on their guard from hackers, as cybercriminals exploit the rush to prepare tax returns for clients before the deadline of US Tax Day.

Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog. Continue reading As Tax Day approaches, Microsoft warns accounting firms of targeted attacks→

Beware of These 3 Scams Making the Rounds This Tax Season

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On March 17, the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Treasury Department announced the extension of the federal income tax filing due date from April 15, 2021 to May 17, 2021. This decision is designed “to help taxpayers navigate the unusual ci… Continue reading Beware of These 3 Scams Making the Rounds This Tax Season→

Vermont Taxpayers Warned of Data Leak Over the Past Three Years

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A vulnerability in the state’s system may have exposed personal data that can be used for credential theft for those who filed Property Transfer Tax returns online. Continue reading Vermont Taxpayers Warned of Data Leak Over the Past Three Years→

Watch out for the new wave of COVID-19 scams, warns IRS

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If somebody promises to get your economic impact payment fast, back away: it’s just one flavor of COVID-19 scam the tax agency is seeing. Continue reading Watch out for the new wave of COVID-19 scams, warns IRS→

Couple “driven by greed and a fast buck” jailed for $1.5m IRS scam

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They used the IRS’s ‘Get Transcript’ service to get personal information on people and use it to file bogus returns in their names. Continue reading Couple “driven by greed and a fast buck” jailed for $1.5m IRS scam→