Data security

The number of taxpayers who reported they were victims of identity theft fell 71 percent between 2015 and 2018, thanks to coordination between the IRS and its Security Summit partners.

The service names its annual ‘worst of the worst’ tax scams.

In their new book "Data Levarage," authors Christian and James Ward explore why the data protection officer is rapidly becoming a must-have member of the data security team.

Starting May 13, only individuals who already have a SSN or ITIN will be able to request an Employer Identification Number.

The Internal Revenue Service has been cracking down on tax-related ID theft, helping make 11 arrests and indict 15 individuals in recent weeks.

Recognizing risk; the price of conformity; Desmond’s confirmation; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

FreshBooks adds bank rec, LinkedIn’s new video broadcast service, and more.

Most chief audit executives are confident in their organization’s ability to identify and assess emerging or unusual risks, according to a new report, but management is all too often caught off guard by new risks.

The software provider recently alerted Vermont that a cybercriminal had gained access to a state resident's account.

Several fake blog entries touting cannabis-related products were posted on the CPACA site and emailed to everyone on the organization’s mailing list.