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The 2025 IRS Cybersecurity Requirements: What Changed and What You Need to Do
The IRS has tightened its enforcement of Publication 4557 and the FTC Safeguards Rule has added new technical requirements. This article breaks down every change that affects tax preparers and provides a clear action plan.
Read articleHow to Create Your WISP in Under 2 Hours
A step-by-step walkthrough of building a compliant Written Information Security Plan using our free template. Covers all nine required sections with real examples from tax practices.
Read articleRansomware and Tax Season: Why Attackers Target Your Busiest Weeks
Cybercriminals deliberately time ransomware attacks to coincide with filing deadlines. Learn why your practice is most vulnerable during tax season and what controls stop these attacks cold.
Read articleIRS Compliance
Publication 4557 requirements, FTC Safeguards Rule, and regulatory updates
IRS Publication 4557 Explained in Plain English
A comprehensive breakdown of what the IRS requires from every tax professional who handles taxpayer data.
Read moreFTC Safeguards Rule: What Tax Preparers Need to Know
The FTC classifies tax preparers as financial institutions. Here is what the Safeguards Rule requires.
Read morePTIN Requirements and Security Documentation
What security documentation you need for PTIN registration and renewal, and how to prepare it.
Read moreConsequences of Non-Compliance: Fines, PTIN Loss, and Lawsuits
The real-world penalties tax professionals face for failing to meet IRS cybersecurity requirements.
Read moreWISP and Documentation
Written Information Security Plans, templates, and compliance documentation
What Is a WISP and Why Every Tax Pro Needs One
The definitive guide to Written Information Security Plans for tax professionals.
Read moreThe 9 Required Sections of Your WISP
A detailed walkthrough of every component your WISP must include to satisfy the IRS.
Read moreWISP Templates: Choosing the Right One for Your Practice
How to select and customize a WISP template based on your practice size and complexity.
Read moreFTC Safeguards Rule Recordkeeping Requirements
What records you must maintain and for how long under the updated Safeguards Rule.
Read moreSecurity Best Practices
Practical security guidance for protecting your tax practice and client data
Data Protection for Tax Practices: A Complete Guide
How to protect client data at rest, in transit, and during processing in your tax practice.
Read moreEmployee Security Training: Building a Human Firewall
How to train your staff to recognize and avoid phishing, social engineering, and other threats.
Read moreIncident Response Planning for Tax Professionals
How to build an incident response plan that meets IRS requirements and actually works when you need it.
Read moreAccess Control and Authentication for Tax Practices
Implementing MFA, role-based access, and secure remote work for your team.
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