Don't Take the Bait, Step 7 Protect e-Services Accounts, EFINs

IRS Press Release:

IR-2017-132, Aug. 22, 2017

WASHINGTON – The IRS, state tax agencies and the tax industry today reminded tax professionals that they are responsible for protecting access to their IRS e-Services account and safeguarding their Electronic Filing Identification Number (EFIN) from thieves.

National and international criminal syndicates routinely attempt to steal tax professionals’ usernames and passwords so they may access IRS e-Services to obtain the EFIN, which allows a criminal to steal clients’ sensitive information.

Increasing awareness about protecting e-Services and EFINs is part of a “Don’t […]