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IRS Data Security

The security measures in place to protect IRS records and the potential failures that led to the breach.

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Feb 7, 2026

What are the technical and security differences between consumer e‑file services and professional tax software for submitting Form 1040‑X?

Consumer e-file services and professional tax software both route amended returns () electronically under e‑file rules, but they differ materially in form coverage, exportable data formats, workflow c...

Feb 2, 2026

What did prosecutors say about the scope and methods of the IRS contractor’s leak in the criminal case?

Prosecutors portrayed the case as a in which extracted and disclosed thousands of sensitive records to news organizations, saying he sought the job to gain access and used that access to provide mater...