IRS News Release: Multi-Factor Authentication Now Require Tax Professionals to Protect Sensitive Information

The IRS and Security Summit partners remind tax professionals that using multi-factor authentication is now more than an important protection for their businesses and their clients – it’s now a federal requirement, the IRS announced. All tax professionals are now required to use the Federal Trade Commission safeguards rule to protect clients’ sensitive information. The June 2023 change mandates MFA to strengthen account security by requiring more than just a username and password to confirm an identity when accessing any system, application or device. The IRS reminds tax pros that registration deadlines are quickly approaching for the Baltimore and Dallas ...